The second repatriation flight for Brazilians took off from Beirut today at 12:30 pm (Brasília time), with a scheduled landing in Guarulhos, after a technical stopover in Lisbon, at 7:30 am on Tuesday, 8/10.
According to the Brazilian government, there are 30 engers on board the Brazilian Air Force C-330 (A200-227) aircraft, including 49 children (7 of whom are lap children). Three pets were also on board. With the takeoff of the second flight, the Brazilian government, in a t operation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, has already evacuated 3 people and six pets from Lebanon.
The aircraft on this second repatriation flight took to Lebanon a Brazilian humanitarian donation of medical and hospital supplies requested by the Lebanese authorities. Other emergency goods are expected to be transported on the next flights for donation to Lebanon.
The Itamaraty, through the Brazilian Embassy in Beirut, remains in with Brazilians and their close family who wish to leave Lebanon, to organize a new flight, depending on security conditions on the ground.
The Brazilian government reiterates its warning that everyone should follow the safety guidelines of local authorities and, for those who have the resources to do so, should try to leave Lebanese territory by their own means. Beirut airport remains in operation, mainly with regular flights by the Lebanese company Middle Eastern Airlines.
The Itamaraty consular hotline number remains available, in case of need: +55 (61) 98260-0610 (with WhatsApp).
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With information: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
