United States repatriates 73 Brazilians via Confins International Airport

A United States government-contracted aircraft landed at Belo Horizonte's Confins International Airport on Friday night, carrying 73 deported Brazilian citizens. The Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC) managed the reception, providing immediate assistance including health services, psychosocial support, and guidance on accessing public services.

Under the “Aqui é Brasil” program, repatriated individuals are directed to government-arranged accommodations where they receive medical care, meals, hygiene kits, and transportation to their home municipalities. The Center of Reference in Human Rights for Repatriated Persons and Migrants (CREDH-RM) is also providing interdisciplinary support, including documentation guidance and referrals to social assistance, education, and employment programs.

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, these deportation flights target foreign nationals who have violated immigration laws, including those who entered illegally, lacked authorization to stay, or were convicted of crimes. This arrival marks the 38th deportation flight of Brazilians conducted by the United States in 2026.