Founded on April 7, 1908, the Brazilian Press Association (Associação Brasileira de Imprensa – ABI) is a non-governmental media organization established by journalist Gustavo de Lacerda on the principle, as noted on the group’s website, that journalism should not be driven solely by commercial interests and profit. Throughout its history, according to a federal government profile, ABI has defended journalists during periods of authoritarian rule in Brazil, including mediating the release of imprisoned journalists accused of subversion under both the Estado Novo regime and the 1964 military dictatorship. In 2021, ABI filed lawsuits aimed at curbing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) targeting two domestic journalists. In recent years, ABI has partnered with China to facilitate exchanges across tourism, commerce, and culture, which included signing a strategic cooperation agreement with the Western China International Communication Organization in 2024 to establish the Bridging News Brazil Liaison Office.