U.S. Deportations of Brazilians Hit Record 2,268 in 2025

Overview

• Police data show 2,268 Brazilians were removed from the United States this year, a record since the series began in 2020 and roughly 36–37% more than in 2024, surpassing the previous peak of 2,188 in 2021.
• A charter carrying 110 people landed at Confins on October 1, and the airport is being used for its capacity to receive large aircraft and to route passengers onward across Brazil.
• There have been 24 collective removal flights so far in 2025, with one under Joe Biden and 23 under President Donald Trump.
• Authorities anticipate about 12 additional flights on a weekly cadence through December.
• The Trump administration has prioritized mass removals with higher ICE arrest targets, and Brazil has protested reports of degrading treatment and formed a bilateral working group to monitor returns.