81.   The Brazilian government said earlier this week it will increase income and car purchase taxes, a move likely to limit consumer demand.

82.   The Brazilian government unveiled a sweeping new plan to sell power generating plants and concessions to run state-owned ports and railroads.

83.   The Brazilian government was advised on the sale by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and by Salomon Brothers.

84.   The Brazilian government also ordered eight Brasilias to equip Sivam, its ambitious satellite-surveillance system for the Amazon.

85.   The Brazilian government has been battling large deficits for years, and indebtedness was a primary cause of investor uncertainty in the devaluation last year.

86.   The Brazilian government has moved more slowly than many analysts expected in selling state-owned companies.

87.   The Brazilian government imposed emergency rationing last May after a very dry rainy season left water levels at record lows.

88.   The Brazilian government is fighting a losing battle to curb foreign investment that threatens to undermine its anti-inflation program.

89.   The Brazilian government is trying to stave off a vote while it belatedly lobbies on behalf of the accord.

90.   The Brazilian government limits foreign participation in the derivatives markets, through taxes and the size of holdings.