Rio de Janeiro Rede Globo Television Summary — 17 September 1993

This document is a summary of a Rede Globo television broadcast from Rio de Janeiro, dated September 17, 1993. The broadcast covered a wide range of domestic and international news topics. Domestic news included reports on a criminal incident involving a national volleyball player, a clash between military police and teachers in Sao Paulo, the sentencing of a drug trafficker, the introduction of new currency, food shortages in Belo Horizonte, and the health of television host Xuxa. Political and economic segments covered the investigation of Paulo Cesar Farias by Argentine police, the trial of Sergeant Flavio Almeida, financial policy discussions regarding the IPMF tax and exchange rates, and a message from President Franco regarding the PMDB and the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party. International news and weather were also featured. Notably, item 18 of the broadcast summary mentions a 'program reminder on girls who were abducted by ufo's.' The broadcast concluded with a sports segment.