This article gives an overview of liberal parties in Brazil. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly demonstrated by having had representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ indicates a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme, it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.

Introduction

Liberalism has been present in Brazil since 1831, initially emerging as the opposition to conservatism in a traditional manner. However, with the republican revolution of 1889, organized liberalism faded away. Some liberal parties were established in the twentieth century. From 1966 onwards, the Democratic Movement became the primary representative of liberalism. As multi-partyism became established, more parties began to adopt the label of liberal, although the term was often used by moderate conservative factions. Currently, three parties identify themselves as liberal, but it is worth noting that the Liberal Front Party (Partido da Frente Liberal) is actually a conservative party and a member of the International Democrat Union. The right-leaning Liberal Party (Partido Liberal) could be classified as a conservative-liberal party. The centrist Brazilian Democratic Movement (Movimento Democrático Brasileiro) occupies a liberal position on the political spectrum.

Left-wing liberalism in Brazil

Left-wing liberal movements in Brazil include some centrist parties and organizations rooted in socialism in the past, including Cidadania and Livres.

The timeline

Liberal Party (1831)

Progressive Party (1863)

New Liberal Party

Progressive Party (1882)

Republican Party

Liberal Alliance

Brazilian Democratic Movement

Popular Party

Liberal Front Party

Liberal Party (1985)

Libertarians

It is a libertarian party with some classic liberal members. Libertarians has no electoral register, still can not participate in elections.

New Party

MBL

Livres

Liberal leaders