Brazil's government expressed outrage after dozens of immigrants deported from the United States arrived by plane in handcuffs, calling it a "flagrant disregard" for their rights.

Axar.az reports, citing Agence France-Presse, that Brazilian officials demanded U.S. authorities immediately remove the handcuffs when the plane landed in Manaus.

Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski informed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that the fundamental rights of Brazilian citizens were blatantly disregarded.

The foreign ministry said it would demand an explanation from Washington over the "degrading treatment of passengers on the flight".