ICE Agents Arrest Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Alexandre Ramagem in Florida

Detention of Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief·April 13 – April 14, 2026

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ICE Agents Arrest Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Alexandre Ramagem in Florida

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Alexandre Ramagem, the former head of Brazil's intelligence agency, in Florida. Ramagem fled to the United States after a Brazilian court sentenced him to 16 years in prison for his role in a plot to overturn the 2022 election results Brazil's former spy chief arrested by ICE agents in US. The former official was convicted for his involvement in a planned military coup following the election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Lawmakers confirmed that Ramagem was taken into custody after being identified as a fugitive from Brazilian justice Brazil's former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE in U.S., lawmaker says.

Brazil's former spy chief arrested by ICE agents in USBrazil's former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE in U.S., lawmaker says

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US ICE agents arrest former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem in Florida

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Alexandre Ramagem, the former head of Brazil's intelligence agency, in Florida. Ramagem fled to the United States after receiving a 16-year prison sentence for his involvement in a plot to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results. ICE agents detained the former spy chief who had been designated a fugitive by Brazilian authorities. Ramagem served under former President Jair Bolsonaro and was convicted for his role in an attempted military coup. US immigration authorities confirmed the detention following his flight from justice. He was taken into custody after fleeing his conviction for plotting against the democratic process.

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