No Water, No AC, Handcuffed: The Struggles of Brazilians Deported from the US

No Water, No AC, handcuffed: The Struggles of Brazilians Deported from the US

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Brazil condemned deported immigrants' handcuffing as a human rights violation, demanding an explanation from the Trump administration

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88 handcuffed Brazilians were deported to Manaus, prompting Brazil to demand US remove the handcuffs

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Brazil condemned the US for violating citizens' rights and will seek an explanation for the degrading treatment of passengers

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Deported Brazilians faced a "nightmare" flight with no water, handcuffs, and extreme heat, landing in Manaus after a technical issue

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The deportation flight, from a 2017 agreement, included children with autism. Brazil's President Lula ordered a military plane to ensure their safe return

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Trump's crackdown uses military flights for deportations, with 265 migrants sent to Guatemala. The US has 11 million undocumented migrants

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