61.   The Brazilian government is also committed to a further opening of the telecommunications market, beginning in January.

62.   The Brazilian government said it will sell a controlling stake in the company for a still-to-be determined amount and at a date to be announced.

63.   The Brazilian government said the speculation was erroneous, and traders today said the government would not impose the tax.

64.   The Brazilian government tried on Thursday to calm roiling financial markets and bolster its sinking currency by announcing a package of measures meant to restore confidence.

65.   The Brazilian government wants to prevent armed occupations of dormant farms by an umbrella land-rights group called the Landless Workers Movement, or MST.

66.   The Brazilian government also expects to continue with its policy of gradually cutting interest rates in coming months, he said.

67.   The Brazilian government has allowed interest rates to rise so high as part of its strategy to keep its currency stable.

68.   The Brazilian government has offered some insurance relief to carriers there and Peru is covering insurance liability for its airports.

69.   The Brazilian government said at least two injunctions are still blocking the sale of a controlling stake in state mining company Cia. Vale do Rio Doce.

70.   The Brazilian government said it wants to use Sivam to combat illegal deforestation and drug trafficking.