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The Portuguese Inquisition, which had been established in Portugal in the 16th century, followed Jews to their colonies, including Brazil.
During the period of Dutch rule in parts of Brazil (1630-1654), Jewish communities flourished, establishing the first synagogue in the Americas in Recife.
When the Portuguese regained control of Recife in 1654, they reinstated the Inquisition and began persecuting the Jewish population.
Many Jews were forced to convert to Catholicism or leave Brazil. Some moved to other Dutch-controlled areas, including Curacao and New Amsterdam (later New York), while others sought refuge in the interior of Brazil, practicing Judaism in secret.
The expulsion of Jews significantly impacted the Brazilian economy, particularly in the sugar industry and trade
The Portuguese Inquisition, which had been established in Portugal in the 16th century, followed Jews to their colonies, including Brazil.
During the period of Dutch rule in parts of Brazil (1630-1654), Jewish communities flourished, establishing the first synagogue in the Americas in Recife.
When the Portuguese regained control of Recife in 1654, they reinstated the Inquisition and began persecuting the Jewish population.
Many Jews were forced to convert to Catholicism or leave Brazil. Some moved to other Dutch-controlled areas, including Curacao and New Amsterdam (later New York), while others sought refuge in the interior of Brazil, practicing Judaism in secret.
The expulsion of Jews significantly impacted the Brazilian economy, particularly in the sugar industry and trade
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