Monday, Nov. 12, 1923
Brazil's Press-Muzzle
President Arturo da Silva Bernardes of Brazil signed a federal law prohibiting publication of statements judged to be prejudicial to the President, Members of State, federal, state and municipal officials; heads of foreign Governments or their diplomatic representatives.
This law, which virtually places newspapers under Government control, was thought to be the most drastic measure ever taken by any country to muzzle its press.