1862 in Brazil

Events in the year 1862 in Brazil.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Pedro II
 * Prime Minister:
 * Marquis of Caxias (until 24 May)
 * Zacarias de Góis e Vasconcelos (from 24 May to 30 May)
 * Marquis of Olinda (starting 30 May)

Events

 * Christie Question - British sailors were arrested in Rio de Janeiro for promoting mutinies.