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| Penal Code of Brazil | |
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| Created | December 7, 1940 |
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Author(s) | National Congress of Brazil |
| Purpose | Federal penal code |
The current Penal Code of Brazil (Portuguese: Código Penal brasileiro) was promulgated in 1940, during the Estado Novo regime, and has been in effect since January 1, 1942. It is the third codification of criminal law in the country's history, succeeding those of 1830 and 1890. One notable feature of the document is the inclusion of libel as a crime.