Exhibit 23.5


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KPMG  Auditores Independentes
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01060-970 Sao Paulo SP                   04330-904 Sao Paolo SP
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                         Independent Auditors' Consent

The Board of Directors
Bahia Sul Celulose S.A.:


We consent to the use of our report dated February 6, 2001, included herein in
this Registration Statement on Form F-4 of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce and Vale
Overseas Limited, relating to the financial statements of Bahia Sul Celulose
S.A. for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998.



/s/ KPMG Auditores Independentes
KPMG Auditores Independentes
Sao Paulo, Brazil
March 21, 2002