Our extensive collection includes documents related to the political and intellectual lives of Fernando Henrique and Ruth Cardoso and other public figures close to them. This digitized archive is freely accessible online and serves as a rich resource for academic researchers, journalists, and others, who can also arrange in-person visits by appointment.
To engage new generations and spark young people’s interest in Brazil’s history, we welcome many students to our headquarters in São Paulo. Here, they explore our exhibitions and learn to use historical documents as tools for research and knowledge.
In all our activities—whether seminars, publications, exhibitions, videos, or educational programs—we strive to build a bridge between the past, present, and future. We believe this is the path to a better Brazil. Some of this content is gathered on this page.
To view the full content in Portuguese, click here.
Featured debates
Thirty Years of the Real Plan: Memories, lessons learned, and challenges
A debate marking the 30th anniversary of the Plano Real (Real Plan) brought together key economists who played pivotal roles in creating and implementing the new currency, along with Ambassador and former Finance Minister Rubens Ricupero.
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Utopias and public experience in democracy - A conversation between FHC and Fernando Gabeira
This dialogue was part of the cycle “An Intellectual in Politics”, which marked FHC’s 90th birthday. At the meeting, they spoke about their intellectual and political backgrounds, influences, experiences in their youth, and their work later in life as adults.
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90 Years of Ruth Cardoso: a comprehensive look at the third sector
Her main legacy, built during more than 50 years of a nationally and internationally recognized career, was the study and actions taken to develop civil society in Brazil.
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