The first Brazilian newsletter in Southern California Volume I - Number 1- April 1, 1989 - US$ .50 A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER This is a dream that becomes reality - the Brazilian aun• munfty of Southern California has been waiting for a publication that addresses issues which are important for us but are usually neglected by the American media. Needless to say, we have no intention whatsoever to annpete with the Los Angeles Times. However, we are willing to cover some of the gaps that are left by the mainstream mass media More often than not, Brazil is news only from a paint of view that emphasizes the tragic, the comic and the exotic • including therein the amazing capacity to deal with the largest foreign debt in the Third Well& and keep our hopes high in spite of the recurrent crises affecting our country. Although NEWS from BRAZIL will net blow away the stereotypical image associated with Brazilians, it certainly aims at shedding some light inte the subject. The few pages at this newsletter attempt primarily to capture aspects of the Brazilian scene in Southern California, but it wig also try to reflect ongoing situations in Brazil which are relevant for these who are Interested in our culture. BOCAUSO we believe that a Brazilian
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DROPS FROM BRAZIL: INFLATION may teach 6.5% in March • in spite of the now "Plano Canado" prices keep soaring.
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GENERAL strike stopped Brazil far two days in March - wailers are not happy with their salaries. Santos vem ai SILVIO the "hornem de, bee
"IMMIGRATION LOTTERY" -HOW CAN IT AFFECT THOSE LIVING ILEGALLY IN THE U.S.A.? page 7
may be candidate to the presidency in November. LULA and BRIZOLA are the frontrunners for the presidential elections.
THE MOST COMPLETE CALENDAR OF DRAZILIAN ARTS EVENTS IN TOWN ! See inside a complete schedule of everything happening in music, plastic arts, gastronomy. and much more in the Los Angeles area. A day-by-day guide of all Brazilian spots. If It is related to BraziL it is Ilene page 4 newsletter should not be the property of a taw individuals, and, even more so, because we believe in freedom et expression, any collaboration will be highly appreciated. Please let us know your thoughts OR NEWS from BRAZIL
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