Itamaraty will ask the US government for explanations about the ‘degrading treatment given to passengers’
Brazilians who went reported having suffered attacks from American agents during the repatriation flight. The Brazilian government expressed its indignation regarding the use of handcuffs and asked the US government for clarification about the treatment considered “degrading” that the deportees faced. Reports from deportees include adverse conditions during the flight, such as problems with the air conditioning and the restriction that they cannot disembark during a stopover in Panama.
See the moment when deported Brazilians arrive in Manaus with their hands and feet tied:
— Cenarium (@cenariumam)
Additionally, many passengers faced difficulties eating and drinking water, with some experiencing health problems. After attempts to protest, there were reports of attacks by agents. The repatriation of illegal immigrants to Brazil is the result of an agreement signed in 2017, which establishes the return of people who do not have the right to appeal decisions in the United States. Itamaraty highlighted that this repatriation is not linked to the new migration policies implemented by the Trump administration.
The meeting will support the request for explanations from the North American government about the degrading treatment given to passengers on the flight.
— Itamaraty Brasil 🇧🇷 (@ItamaratyGovBr)
The United States Embassy, in turn, reported that the deportees are in the custody of Brazilian authorities, highlighting that responsibility for the situation of the deportees lies with Brazil after repatriation.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Matheus Oliveira
