''Fundamentos'' () was a cultural and literary magazine published in

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, from 1948 to 1955. The magazine was close to the

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. ''Fundamentos'' was established in 1948. The founder was

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. The magazine was the organ of the Brazilian Communist Party and covered cultural and literary articles. The headquarters of the magazine was in São Paulo. Former Brazilian President

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joined the editorial council of the magazine in 1952. ''Fundamentos'' ceased publication in 1955.

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