Haitian woman detained at Viracopos falls ill and is attended by emergency services, says lawyer
A Haitian woman detained at Viracopos Airport in Brazil fell ill and required emergency medical assistance, as reported by her lawyer.
A Haitian woman among a group of 118 immigrants detained at Viracopos Airport in Brazil experienced a health crisis, prompting her hospitalization after suffering respiratory issues. The incident occurred on Friday, September 13, and was recorded by a lawyer assisting the detained immigrants. Following her condition deteriorating, the woman was taken by emergency services, Samu, to the Municipal Hospital Dr. MΓ‘rio Gatti for treatment.
The group of immigrants had been held on an aircraft for approximately ten hours prior to being moved to a restricted area within the terminal. They have since spent the night on chairs and mattresses as they await the process of admission into Brazil to begin. Reports indicate that as of this news article's publication, 97 of the Haitians remained in the restricted area, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by these immigrants in terms of basic shelter and health during their detention.
Local media outlet EPTV, affiliated with TV Globo, is reportedly seeking comments from both Samu and the Campinas City Hall regarding the situation. Additionally, developments concerning the federal court's response to this scenario are also being monitored, revealing the legal and humanitarian complexities surrounding the treatment of immigrants detained in Brazil.