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Migration of Despised Jews from Italy to Brazil Increasing; to Settle in Amazon Valley

June 24, 1949
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The emigration of displaced Jews from Italy to Brazil has been increasing in recent weeks, it was reported here today.

The movement of the Jews is part of a Brazilian resettlement scheme in the Amazon Valley for some 30,000 DP’s of all faiths. The movement is proceeding by sea and air and is directed from the newly-established Brazilian Selection Mission at Naples.

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