A declaration condemning Moscow’s anti-Jewish policy was adopted by the Brazilian Senate, while the national medical association has adopted a resolution assailing the charges against Jewish doctors in the Soviet Union. The resolution points out that Jewish physicians have contributed greatly to medical science both in ancient and modern times.
Brazilian Minister of Justice Francisco Negron de Lima, speaking over the radio, said: “We are deeply disturbed over the terrible tragedy now being experienced by the people who gave the Bible to the world. We Brazilians must protest against Soviet barbarism, because this wave is increasing and can reach the shores of our country tomorrow. “
The entire Brazilian press devotes editorials to protests against the anti-Semitic propaganda in the countries behind the Iron Curtain. Many statesmen and church leaders are outspoken in statements to the newspaper “O Globo,” which has the largest circulation in the country.
The Federation of Jewish Institutions in Rio de Janeiro today published a statement on behalf of 54 Jewish organizations, condemning anti-Semitism as well as the local Jewish Communist weekly newspaper. Many Jewish members are leaving the Communist Party as a result of the anti-Jewish policy now pursued by the Kremlin.
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