Brazil Condemns US Deportation of Handcuffed Citizens
Brazil strongly condemned the handcuffed deportation of 88 Brazilians from the U.S., calling the treatment “degrading” and a violation of their rights. The incident, involving a flight diverted to Manaus due to technical issues, prompted Brazil to demand explanations from the U.S. government. Passengers reported inhumane conditions during the flight, including lack of water and air conditioning. While the deportation wasn’t directly linked to President Trump’s recent anti-immigration policies, it has fueled concerns about a harsher approach to deportation under his administration.
John Q. Hosedrinker