A fascist arrival: Balbo's triumphant landing in Rio
On an expedition through Latin America, Italian General Italo Balbo made the Atlantic crossing with his seaplane squadron, which left Boloma, entered Brazilian territory via Natal and now ended its journey in the capital Rio de Janeiro. Arrival of the fascist squadron at Enseada de Botafogo. People, many in boats, applaud the descent of the seaplanes. A group of officers searches the soldiers in profile. Italo Balbo, Ambassador Vittorio Cerrutti and Royal Consul Onorevole Mammalella watch the parade of troops. A group of officers with Col. Magdalena, "the intrepid hero of several aerial feats". At the Catete Palace, Balbo and Cerrutti are received by the President of the Provisional Government, GetĂșlio Vargas, and his ministers. The Italian delegation leaves the Catete Palace.
Ottorino Pietras
Director
Italo Balbo
Self (archive footage)
Vittorio Cerrutti
Self (archive footage)
Onorevole Mammalella
Self (archive footage)

GetĂșlio Vargas
Self (archive footage)
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