During Portuguese colonization, censorship was primarily exercised by colonial and religious authorities to control information and maintain order. During the Empire of Brazil (1822-1889), censorship was also applied to limit criticism against the emperor and the government.
Colonial and Empire Period (1500-1889)
During Portuguese colonization, censorship was primarily exercised by colonial and religious authorities to control information and maintain order. During the Empire of Brazil (1822-1889), censorship was also applied to limit criticism against the emperor and the government.