 In 1945, the city was visited by the "Pracinhas" - members of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, which battled in Italy during the Second World War.In 1978, Socorro was given the status of "Estância Turística" and regained its political rights, allowing its population to elect its mayors.In 2004, restaurants, hotels, theaters and other services were given four years to fully adapt their buildings for disabled people.