Brazil braces for US deportations, small city fears economic impact
Feb 8, 2025 #Brazil #USDeportations #ImmigrationPolicy
Brazil is set to receive more than 130 deportees from the United States on Saturday, mar
Feb 8, 2025 #Brazil #USDeportations #ImmigrationPolicy
Brazil is set to receive more than 130 deportees from the United States on Saturday, marking the second repatriation flight since Trump’s inauguration. In the state of Minas Gerais, the city of Governador Valadares is bracing for the impact of these deportations. The city, known for its strong migrant ties to the US, fears economic repercussions as returning deportees struggle to reintegrate. Local officials and families worry about job opportunities and financial stability.
Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Governador Valadares.
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