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• Publication Date: February 3, 1977

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1977
In The
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VOLUME 4, NUMBER 027
TCS 527/77
BRAZIL/WEST GERMANY: The Brazilian
government�supported by congressmen
from both political parties and the press�is
adamant against revising its nuclear develop-
ment effort. The program is aimed at reducing
dependence on foreign sources for nuclear
fuel. Brazil has rejected a US call for suspen-
sion of its purchase of West German uranium
enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing
plants. Brazilian officials say Brazil will not
sign the Non oliferation Treaty until Argen-
tina signs (Page 1)
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BRAZIL - WEST GERMANY
Nuclear Agreement
The Brazilian government is increasing-
ly adamant in its refusal to consider any
revisions in its nuclear development
program.
Earlier this week, the government
publicly rejected a suggestion by
Secretary Vance that Brazil temporarily
suspend its agreement with West Ger-
many under which the Germans are to
provide plants for uranium enrichment
and spent fuel reprocessing. The govern-
ment statement comes at a time when
prominent congressmen in both Brazilian
parties as well as senior foreign policy of-
ficials are denouncing US criticism of the
accord as outside interference and an in-
sult to their national prestige.
The statement was apparently based on
a decision by the Geisel government not to
consider any alternatives to present plans
for obtaining plants for enriching uranium
and recycling fuel. Brazil is seeking
energy alternatives to petroleum, coal,
and natural gas, which it must now import
at great expense. It intends to obtain a full
nuclear fuel cycle, including reprocessing,
in order to reduce its dependence on
foreign sources for nuclear fuel.
The Brazilian press has been strongly
critical of US statements that warn
against nuclear proliferation, arguing that
the Nonproliferation Treaty is dis-
criminatory. The government insists that
it will not be bound by any agreement that
could restrict its economic and tech-
nological development. Brazilian officials
have said, moreover, that the government
will not sign the Nonproliferation Treaty
so long as Argentina Brazil's re ional
rival, refuses to do so.
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