Brazil demands answers from U.S. after deportees allege mistreatment

According to multiple sources, including Brazilian officials and passengers on one of the flights, the deportees faced a range of difficulties during their transport, including aborted takeoffs, mechanical issues, and high temperatures. Some passengers described being handcuffed and shackled, while others reported being subjected to verbal abuse and physical mistreatment. The situation escalated to the point where passengers began to demand that they be allowed to exit the plane, leading to a chaotic scene on the tarmac. Several passengers reportedly fainted due to the heat, while others were left crying and distraught. In contrast to the reports from the passengers, the White House press secretary described the deportation flights as operating normally, with no issues reported.