Figures published Monday by the Jewish Agency showed a sharp drop in immigration from Western countries in March. The figures were as follows: from Latin America, 81 olim in March compared to 563 in Feb.: from the U.S. and Canada, 65 compared to 130; from Western Europe, 103 in March, 182 in Feb.; from South Africa, 19 compared to 51.
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