The Brazilian government announced Tuesday it will establish a reception center for deported migrants following concerns over the treatment of nationals during a recent deportation flight from the United States.

The decision came after reports of 'degrading treatment' during a flight carrying 88 Brazilian deportees this weekend. Brazil's Minister of Human Rights and Citizenship Macaé Evaristo confirmed that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the creation of a humanitarian reception post in Confins, Minas Gerais state.

According to Brazil's Foreign Ministry, deportees were subjected to concerning conditions, including:

Continuous use of handcuffs and chainsMalfunctioning aircraft air conditioning systemExtended restraint during an unscheduled stop in Manaus

The incident prompted diplomatic tension, with Brazil's Foreign Ministry demanding explanations from Washington regarding the treatment of its citizens. The US Embassy has declined to comment on the situation, while the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has not responded to requests for information.

'We don't want to provoke the American government, but it's essential that deported Brazilians are treated with dignity,' stated Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski on Monday.

Despite the controversy, Brazilian authorities indicated they do not intend to interrupt deportation flights, which have numbered nearly four dozen over the past three years. The new reception center will aim to provide adequate conditions for future deportees, including access to water, food, and temperature-controlled environments.