The Brazilian government, led by its socialist president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is demanding answers after 88 of its citizens were deported from the United States in handcuffs on Friday.
The U.S. representative in Brazil, Gabriel Escobar, was summoned by the Brazilian government on Monday to provide clarifications about the treatment of the illegal immigrants, reported Brazilian media. Escobar assumed his position as Charge d’Affaires following the inauguration of President Donald Trump and is likely to remain in his role until an Ambassador to Brazil is appointed.
Handcuffing illegal immigrants on deportation flights has been standard practice by the U.S. government, including under the Biden administration, in order to ensure the safety for pilots and agents on flights. According to Brazilian media, the practice usually includes the handcuffs removal prior to landing in…
