Brazilian aircraft ready to go, but Brazilians do not want to come home

21/03/2003 - 0h43

Brasília, 3/21/2003 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - So far none of the Brazilians residing in Iraq have asked to return to Brazil, reports minister of Defense, José Viegas. "But, the government remains ready to help any Brazilian who feels threatened and wants to be removed. We have two aircraft on standby, ready to go when the Foreign Ministry gets word that Brazilians need assistance," said the minister. (AB)