Historical Liberalism in Brazil began around 1831, initially emerging as the opposition to conservatism.
However, with the republican revolution of 1889, organized liberalism faded away.
As multi-partyism was established, more parties began to adopt the label of "liberal", although the term was often used by moderate conservative factions.
The centrist Brazilian Democratic Movement (Movimento Democrático Brasileiro) occupies a liberal position on the political spectrum.
Left-wing liberal movements in Brazil include some centrist parties and organizations rooted in socialism in the past, including Cidadania and Livres.