Brazil marks ABI bombing anniversary and Abrajet's 69th year

The Brazilian Senate held a special session to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Brazilian Association of Tourism Journalists (Abrajet). During the event, officials emphasized the role of specialized media in promoting Brazil's economic and cultural potential to both domestic and international markets.

Separately, the Associação Brasileira de Imprensa (ABI) is marking the 50th anniversary of a bombing at its Rio de Janeiro headquarters that occurred on August 19, 1976, during the military dictatorship. The attack, claimed by the far-right Aliança Anticomunista Brasileira (AAB), caused significant structural damage to the building but resulted in no injuries.

To commemorate the event, the ABI released a special edition of its bulletin featuring historical documents, including confidential reports from the National Information Service (SNI) that detailed the intense political surveillance of the entity at the time. The institution will hold a commemorative act at its headquarters to reaffirm its commitment to democracy and press freedom.