Progressive League (Brazil)

The Progressive League was a political party of the Empire of Brazil. It arose from liberals discontented with the rule of the Conservative Party, and was supported by some dissident conservatives, such as Nabuco de Araújo. The league's program was officially launched on 6 June 1864 by Silveira Mota in the Senate, the league being dissolved on 16 July 1868 by Emperor Pedro II, holder of the Moderating Power. Among its members, the figure of Counselor Zacarias de Góis e Vasconcelos stood out.

Progressive League (Brazil)

The Progressive League was a political party of the Empire of Brazil. It arose from liberals discontented with the rule of the Conservative Party, and was supported by some dissident conservatives, such as Nabuco de Araújo. The league's program was officially launched on 6 June 1864 by Silveira Mota in the Senate, the league being dissolved on 16 July 1868 by Emperor Pedro II, holder of the Moderating Power. Among its members, the figure of Counselor Zacarias de Góis e Vasconcelos stood out.