Counting on the solidarity of the political elites of two other powerful states , ( Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul ) , the politicians from São Paulo expected a quick war Military_operation .

people from Minas Gerais state ) , known as the `` coffee with milk policy '' ( `` política do café-com-leite '' in Portuguese ) , and indicated Statement the `` paulista '' Júlio Prestes as a candidate for the presidency .

In response Response , the President of Minas Gerais , Antônio Carlos Ribeiro de Andrada , supported Supporting the opposition candidate from the south , Getúlio Vargas .