Brazil and U.S. Commit to Talks on Migrant Deportation Conditions

Brazilian officials criticize treatment of deportees on U.S. flights, prompting diplomatic discussions and plans for a new reception center.

Brazil and the United States have agreed to establish a working group to ensure humane treatment of deported migrants, following reports of degrading conditions on U.S. deportation flights.
A recent deportation flight carrying 88 Brazilians faced scrutiny after passengers were reportedly handcuffed and exposed to extreme heat due to a malfunctioning air conditioning system.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has approved the creation of a reception center in Minas Gerais to provide deportees with better humanitarian support upon arrival.
Brazil's Foreign Ministry has condemned the treatment of deportees and is seeking assurances from the U.S. to avoid similar incidents in the future.
The Trump administration’s intensified immigration policies have led to increased deportation flights, sparking diplomatic tension over the treatment of migrants during repatriation.