Brazil Timeline

  • 1468

    Portugal arrives in Latin America

    Portugal arrives in Latin America
  • 1493

    The Line of Demarcation was created and put Brazil under control of Portugal

    The Line of Demarcation was created and put Brazil under control of Portugal
  • Independence from Portugal

    Independence from Portugal
  • Slavery is abolished in Brazil

    Slavery is abolished in Brazil
  • Brazil declares itself a Republic

    Brazil declares itself a Republic
  • Brazil officially declares war on Germany in World War II

    Brazil officially declares war on Germany in World War II
  • Brazil joins the United Nations Organization

    Brazil joins the United Nations Organization
  • A new constitution is created in Brazil

    A new constitution is created in Brazil
  • Brazil wins the World Cup for the first time

    Brazil wins the World Cup for the first time
  • Dilma Rousseff becomes Brazil's first female president

    Dilma Rousseff becomes Brazil's first female president