Brazil Welcomes 89 Repatriated Nationals from U.S. in Coordinated 'Aqui é Brasil' Operation
Brazil's Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship coordinated the return of 89 Brazilians from the U.S. under the 'Aqui é Brasil' program, ensuring support and dignity upon arrival in Belo Horizonte.
- • 89 Brazilians repatriated from the U.S. arrived in Belo Horizonte on October 29, 2025.
- • The 'Aqui é Brasil' program provides humanitarian reception and ongoing aid to returnees.
- • Most returnees were unaccompanied men aged 30-49 years, with no minors among them.
- • Since February, over 2,300 Brazilians have been repatriated via 29 operations coordinated by MDHC.
Key details
On the night of October 29, 2025, a flight carrying 89 Brazilians repatriated from the United States landed at Belo Horizonte's International Airport in Confins. This repatriation was part of the 'Aqui é Brasil' program, coordinated by Brazil's Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC) to ensure a dignified and humane return for Brazilian citizens facing deportation or repatriation from the U.S. government.
The majority of those returned were unaccompanied men (91%), mostly adults aged 30-49 years, while 8% were unaccompanied women and one individual was wanted by justice authorities. Upon arrival, the MDHC and partner agencies provided medical and psychological support, social assistance, food, hygiene kits, and transportation to their home cities. Carlos Ricardo, MDHC’s project coordinator, emphasized that a warm reception is crucial for the well-being of returnees.
Since February 2025, the 'Aqui é Brasil' program has successfully conducted 29 operations, repatriating over 2,300 vulnerable Brazilians primarily from the United States. This multi-ministerial effort is designed not only for emergency care but also for ongoing support to protect the rights and dignity of returnees.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
