88 Brazilians deported from U.S. arrive home in handcuffs
Eighty-eight Brazilians arrived home handcuffed after being deported from the United States, prompting Brazil's government to call the treatment degrading and demand an explanation from Washington.
Jan 26, 2025Manaus, BrazilCountry of origin: Brazil

Brazil's government responded after 88 of its nationals arrived in the country handcuffed following their deportation from the United States. The Brazilian government called the treatment degrading and a flagrant disregard for fundamental rights and demanded an explanation from Washington. Colombia announced it would not allow US deportation flights to land in the country, turning away military aircraft carrying deported migrants.
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