Brazilian deportees protest shackled flight under Trump policy
Citizens of Brazil deported from the USA complain about travel conditions. According to accounts, during the flight, their hands and feet were shackled, and the plane lacked air conditioning.
Since Donald Trump returned to power in the USA, deportations of illegal immigrants have increased. A group of 88 citizens were returned to Brazil.
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and local media report that the travellers complained about the transport conditions. According to recordings presented by Globo TV, passengers had their hands and feet shackled.
Globo reported that the weekend deportation was chaotic. There was a conflict on board between the deportees and the crew members. One of the reasons was the challenging travel conditions, including the absence of air conditioning.
An additional issue was the delay and change in the flight route from the USA to Brazil. The plane, instead of landing in Belo Horizonte, made an extended stop at the airport in Manaus due to a technical problem.
The remainder of the journey was conducted on a military transport plane sent by the Brazilian army. Before boarding, the Brazilian deportees had their restraints removed.
Biden deported more Brazilians than Trump
Reporting the incident, Globo and CNN Brasil recalled that deportations of Brazilians from the USA have not been uncommon in recent years. They occurred both during Trump's first term and Biden's presidency.
President Biden deported more Brazilians from the USA than Trump, summarised CNN Brasil, noting that Biden's administration expelled over 7,100 Brazilian citizens, compared to Trump's 6,700.
