Brazil's Protest Against US for Handcuffing Deportees on Flight

The Situation: Brazilian authorities stepped in yesterday as 88 deportees landed in Manaus restrained on a US flight. Justice Minister Lewandowski demanded the removal of the restraints, and President Lula organized military transport for the passengers' continuation of the journey. Significance: This event underscores escalating friction regarding US deportation methods amid Trump's recent immigration enforcement measures. Despite being grounded in a 2017 bilateral agreement, the use of handcuffs has drawn censure from present and past Brazilian officials.