The embalmed heart of Brazil's first emperor, Dom Pedro I, has arrived in the capital Brasilia to mark 200 years of independence from Portugal to be celebrated next 7 September. The heart ...

“Like every major historical event, Brazil’s Independence has multiple dimensions in space and time that link it directly ... a professor of history at the Catholic University of Pernambuco (UNICAP), ...

Brazil and the United States will mark 200 years of diplomatic relations on Sunday, May 26. On this date in 1824 United States recognized Brazil’s independence, signaling the beginning of ...

Delfino’s story provides insights into many elements of Brazil’s early post-Independence justice system: the use of petitions, the role of the Parliament, and the struggles faced by slaves and ...

New Leaders Elected to Brazil’s Congress Promise Independence From Lula By Manuela Andreoni and Maria Carolina Marcello BRASILIA - Brazil’s House and Senate elected new leaders on Saturday who ...

BRASILIA - Brazil’s House and Senate elected new leaders on Saturday who promised independence from the administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during their two-year terms, which will be ...