Brazil demanded compensation from Germany for two sunk merchant ships according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 24 February 1942

An item reported that the Brazilian cabinet demanded reparation and satisfaction from Germany for sinking two Brazilian merchant ships otherwise could German properties be confiscated.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 76 dated 24 February 1942