When did Brazil declare its independence from Portugal?
When did Brazil declare its independence from Portugal?
Brazil declared the country’s independence from Portugal on Sept. 7, 1822. Portugal officially recognized Brazilian independence three years later, after a long independence war.
How did Brazil celebrate its bicentennial?
Brazil’s bicentennial was celebrated less than a month before the country’s 2022 presidential elections. Far-right nationalist President Jair Bolsonaro has urged Brazilians to flood the streets of Brasilia, Sao Paulo, and his hometown of Rio de Janeiro in a show of strength.