Outrage in Brazil as Deportees Arrive Handcuffed and Without Basic Amenities

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Brazil's government has voiced strong condemnation following the arrival of 88 deported Brazilians from the United States, who were reportedly transported in handcuffs and without access to water or air conditioning during the flight. The incident occurred when the plane, initially bound for Belo Horizonte, was diverted to Manaus due to technical issues on January 26.

The Brazilian Foreign Ministry characterized the treatment of its citizens as a "flagrant disregard" for human rights. Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski highlighted the administration's concern over what he called a "blatant disrespect" for the fundamental rights of Brazilian citizens. Eyewitness accounts from deportees revealed a distressing scenario, with some individuals experiencing health issues, such as fainting from the heat inside the aircraft.

Brazil's government plans to demand explanations from the U.S. regarding the handling of its deportees. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has mobilized a Brazilian Air Force aircraft to ensure the safe and dignified transport of the deportees to their final destinations.

This incident has drawn attention amidst a broader crackdown on immigration policies under the Trump administration, which recently resumed mass deportations as part of its hardline stance.

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