Brazil 737-Embraer Crash

James Robinson wrote:

Emily wrote:


Dave S wrote:

How does detaining them in the course of a criminal investigation
constitute holding them hostage?

Because the Brazilian government has zero reason to suspect criminal
action on their part.

Let's not forget that the 737 crew could have caused the accident, but
not one's even thinking of that option.


First, they are not being detained. The government is holding their
passports so they can't leave the country. The US would probably do the
same if a foreign national was involved in an such a major incident under
suspicious circumstances.

They aren't being detained, but they can't leave. Do you know what
detain means?

Matt