Operation Cedar Roots was ordered by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in October 2024, following the escalation of the confrontation between Israel and the Hezbollah group, which operates in Lebanon. The logistics of the repatriation of the Brazilians involves the use of aircraft and personnel from the Brazilian Air Force, as well as intense coordination by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the aim of organizing the rescue safely.
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CEDAR ROOTS
Operation Cedar Roots successfully repatriates more than 2,000 Brazilian nationals and their families from Lebanon
Federal Government operation’s tenth flight landed in São Paulo Tuesday (11/5) with 213 passengers and four pets on board
CEDAR ROOTS
Sixth repatriation flight from Lebanon arrives in Brazil carrying 212 passengers
Since October 2, Federal Government operation has rescued 1,317 Brazilian nationals and their family members from Middle East conflict zone
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10.10.2024 - Third FAB flight lands in Brazil with 218 repatriated from Lebanon [in Portuguese]
10.09.2024 - Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira discusses repatriation, the G20 and COP30 on this Wednesday's Good Morning Minister (9) [in Portuguese]
10.08.2024 - Second flight from Lebanon arrives in Brazil [in Portuguese]
07.10.2024 - Lula receives repatriates from Lebanon at São Paulo Air Base [in Portuguese]
