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On Saturday, Roden, 32, shared that her “ordeal” was finally over.
Sharing a screengrab of one of political writer Alex Mohajer’s tweets in which he wrote that theTeen Wolfactress had been “granted entry into Brazil,” Roden wrote in the caption: “It was an ordeal, but I am so grateful to the MRE, US consulate, and especially Caroline and Adriana at LATAM airlines for separating from the pack and not only empathizing with our situation but actively pursuing a solution. This experience could have been far far worse, I consider myself invaluably lucky.”
In a statement previously shared with PEOPLE, a representative for Roden confirmed that the actress was detained.
“Her visa is valid and has traveled to the country two times this year with the same visa,” the statement read.
“We are desperately seeking help from the U.S. embassy and Brazilian government,” the statement continues. “We fear they will send her back without reevaluating her situation. The only person she knows there is her agent, Michael Brooks, and the Brazilian officials are treating them like criminals and are trying to separate them. We need the public to know about this aggressive and uncalled for behavior.”
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“We are aware of reports of the detention of a U.S. citizen in Brazil. The Department of State takes its obligation to assist U.S. citizens abroad seriously. We stand ready to provide all appropriate consular services in cases where U.S. citizens are detained/arrested abroad,” a State Department spokesperson told PEOPLE
Roden thanked her fans in Brazil in a lengthy Instagram post that detailed her confusion over officials’ claims that she had an invalid visa.
And in addition to addressing those concerned for her, Roden made a plea for any help or assistance.
“We are doing everything we can,” she continued. “We know how many cars, buses, and planes y’all took to come see us…and don’t want to let you down. Please urge your country to have reasonable treatment to people entering the country with valid identification. If you know ANYONE please help us out 🙂 This time is no different than any other time I have come here: twice in the last two years. ❤️ to the Brazilian fans.”
And while she thanked a LATAM Airlines employee, and fans who may have recognized her and spread the word of her detainment, she mentioned that her situation was dire.
“Some fans recognized us in the airport,” she added. “I can only assume they spread the word when they saw me getting detained..not be given answers.. be dismissed..be screamed at..be refused a translator..food..and water for four hours. And thank you to the one lone LATAM employee doing her job- the last three have been an easy ride still being detained -bc of her Thank u . And for that I say thank you to those sweet girls and @alexmohajer.”
source: people.com
