1822 Proclamation of Independence

The 1822 Proclamation of Independence was Portugal's formal declaration to the world that Brazil was no longer under Portuguese control and was now an independent nation. Led by Dom Pedro, Brazil's prince, it marked the end of centuries of colonial rule. On September 7, 1822, the proclamation declared Brazil a sovereign, united empire, establishing its own government. This event shifted Brazil from a colony to an independent empire, reflecting a desire for self-governance and national identity, and laid the foundation for its future governance as a separate nation.