When is the Republic of Brazil shown on the map?

The border data draws the Republic of Brazil 1987–2024. The source samples borders at fixed dates, so a span can begin late or run on past the end.

How large was the Republic of Brazil?

At its greatest extent drawn on this map, the Republic of Brazil covered about 8.7 million km². That is the largest area the border data gives it across the years it is drawn, not necessarily its greatest extent in history.

South America · The modern republics

Republic of Brazil

drawn on the map 1987–2024

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Shown on the map: 1987–2024
Peak area: 8.7M km²
Region: South America

Overview

The New Republic (Nova República) is the current democratic era of Brazil, beginning with the end of military rule in 1985. After the transitional Sarney presidency, the progressive Constitution of 1988 (the "Citizen Constitution") established a robust democratic framework with extensive social rights. The first directly elected president, Fernando Collor de Mello (1990), was impeached for corruption in 1992 — an early demonstration of the new democracy's institutional strength.

History

Stability came under Fernando Henrique Cardoso (1995–2002), whose Plano Real finally tamed hyperinflation. He was followed by the former union leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003–2010) of the Workers' Party (PT), whose commodity-boom-era social programs (Bolsa Família) lifted millions out of poverty and made Brazil a rising global power (a "BRICS" nation). His successor Dilma Rousseff (2011–2016) was impeached in 2016 amid recession and the vast "Lava Jato" (Car Wash) corruption scandal. Michel Temer (2016–2018) was followed by the far-right Jair Bolsonaro (2019–2022).

Later history and present status

In a dramatic comeback, Lula narrowly defeated Bolsonaro in 2022 and returned to the presidency in January 2023. His inauguration was followed on 8 January 2023 by an assault on government buildings in Brasília by Bolsonaro supporters, echoing the U.S. Capitol attack. Lula remains president; Brazil continues as Latin America's largest economy and democracy, a major agricultural and industrial power, and a pivotal actor in climate diplomacy given its stewardship of the Amazon.

Common questions

What was the Republic of Brazil?: The New Republic (Nova República) is the current democratic era of Brazil, beginning with the end of military rule in 1985. After the transitional Sarney presidency, the progressive Constitution of 1988 (the "Citizen Constitution") established a robust democratic framework with extensive social rights.
When is the Republic of Brazil shown on the map?: The border data draws the Republic of Brazil 1987–2024. The source samples borders at fixed dates, so a span can begin late or run on past the end.
How large was the Republic of Brazil?: At its greatest extent drawn on this map, the Republic of Brazil covered about 8.7 million km². That is the largest area the border data gives it across the years it is drawn, not necessarily its greatest extent in history.
Who ruled the Republic of Brazil?: Stability came under Fernando Henrique Cardoso (1995–2002), whose Plano Real finally tamed hyperinflation. He was followed by the former union leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003–2010) of the Workers' Party (PT), whose commodity-boom-era social programs (Bolsa Família) lifted millions out of poverty and made Brazil a rising global power (a "BRICS" nation).
What is the present status of the Republic of Brazil?: In a dramatic comeback, Lula narrowly defeated Bolsonaro in 2022 and returned to the presidency in January 2023. His inauguration was followed on 8 January 2023 by an assault on government buildings in Brasília by Bolsonaro supporters, echoing the U.S.

Sources

This compendium cites its sources once for the whole document rather than per territory. It names English Wikipedia, Encyclopaedia Britannica and the World History Encyclopedia as the basis of these profiles, supplemented by academic and museum sources and, for recent events, by reputable news outlets. The article this entry is anchored on:

Wikipedia — Brazil en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil

This entry was last updated 12 September 2026.

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