Agreement
Portuguese Recognition of Brazilian Independence, 1825
Portugal formally recognised Brazil as an independent empire in the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro, signed 29 August 1825 and entering into force that November, following British mediation.
What happened
Following negotiations mediated by the United Kingdom, Portugal and Brazil signed the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro on 29 August 1825. Article 1 provided: "His Most Faithful Majesty recognizes Brazil in the category of independent Empire and separated from the Kingdoms of Portugal and the Algarves."[1] The treaty was ratified by Brazil on 24 August 1825 and by Portugal on 15 November 1825, entering into force on the latter date when the ratification instruments were exchanged in Lisbon.[1]
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Claim: Following British-mediated negotiations, Portugal and Brazil signed the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro on 29 August 1825. Article 1 provided: "His Most Faithful Majesty recognizes Brazil in the category of independent Empire and separated from the Kingdoms of Portugal and the Algarves." The treaty was ratified by Brazil on 24 August 1825 and by Portugal on 15 November 1825, entering into force on the latter date.
- Wikipedia contributors, Treaty of Rio de Janeiro (1825) (Wikipedia, 29 August 1825) link, article text and Article 1. Source record