71.   The Brazilian government said it will open cellular telecommunications to private investors by the end of the year.

72.   The Brazilian government said the speculation was inaccurate.

73.   The Brazilian government set a minimum to prevent low-ball bids.

74.   The Brazilian government, analysts noted, responded decisively to the Asian crisis last November by doubling interest rates and cutting spending to support its currency.

75.   The Brazilian government also has set a tight schedule in which to get the sales done.

76.   The Brazilian government authorized Petrobras to seek out oil swaps late last year, since oil accounts for such a large part of all Brazilian imports.

77.   The Brazilian government boosted interest in share repurchase programs even more when it announced last week that its National Development Bank would help finance the programs at low rates.

78.   The Brazilian government has repeatedly said that it will not devalue the currency.

79.   The Brazilian government instituted a system of inflation targets two years ago after a sharp devaluation of the currency threatened the stability of the economy.

80.   The Brazilian government restricted how much CVRD stock large competitors and purchasers of iron ore can buy.