Witness History: Archive 2011 - Kidnap of US Ambassador in Brazil

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In September 1969 left-wing activists kidnapped Charles Burke Elbrick in Rio de Janeiro.

They demanded the release of 15 of their comrades in exchange for his life.

One of the kidnappers was Fernando Gabeira, then a young journalist.

Photo: Fernando Gabeira now.

Published on Wednesday, 28th September 2011.

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