Acordo Ortográfico de 1990

The Acordo Ortográfico de 1990 is a treaty agreed upon by Portuguese-speaking countries to standardize spelling rules across all varieties of Portuguese, such as Brazil, Portugal, and Africa. Its goal is to unify the written language, making communication and publishing easier across borders. The agreement modifies certain spelling conventions, like eliminating some silent letters and standardizing hyphenation. While it aims to foster greater linguistic unity, its implementation has faced some resistance and varied adoption. Overall, it seeks to promote consistency and collaboration among Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide.