On Saturday morning, February 27, 27 Haitian immigrants and a Cuban who entered Brazil illegally were arrested by agents of the Brazilian Federal Police.

Informed of the arrival of the illegal migrants, the Federal Police awaited the passage of the suspects who were in four taxis to proceed to the interception and arrest of the illegal immigrants. The 4 taxi drivers were also arrested on charges of trafficking migrants and face up to 5 years in prison.

The 27 illegal immigrants received an immediate eviction notice and have 7 days to leave Brazil.

The measure aims to help contain the arrival of migrants in the small Brazilian border municipality of Assis (8,000 inhabitants, state of Acre), which is on the verge of collapse because it does not have the necessary logistics to operate. to occupy migrants or to contain crowds and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Remember that the border has been closed since March 2020 by order of the Federal Government to fight against the spread of Covid-19.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-33048-haiti-flash-violent-clash-between-haitians-and-peruvian-security-forces.html

S/ HaitiLibre