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Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention

Al Jazeera
April 16, 2026
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Brazil's former spy chief, Alexandre Ramagem, was freed in the US after being held by ICE in Florida.

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Alexandre Ramagem, Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief, was freed in the US after being held by ICE in Florida on Monday. Ramagem had fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup. His detention by ICE and subsequent release raise questions about his legal status and the US government's handling of international fugitives. The situation involves a high-profile Brazilian official convicted of serious charges seeking refuge in the United States.

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