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Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Reportedly Arrested in US

Alexandre Ramagem, who served as the head of intelligence during Jair Bolsonaro's presidency, has reportedly been arrested by US immigration police (ICE), according to Brazilian press.

13 Apr, 18:05 — 13 Apr, 22:28
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wapoMostly Factual26m ago

Fugitive Bolsonaro ally, convicted in 2022 coup attempt, is detained by ICE

The arrest of Brazilian former intelligence chief and congressman Alexandre Ramagem ended a manhunt that stretched for six months across two continents.

By Marina Dias

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Brazil’s former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE agents in US

Alexandre Ramagem fled country after he was sentenced to 16 years for his role in plotting military coup in Brazil When Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison for an attempted coup, six other members of his cabinet were also found guilty and all began serving their sentences – except for one. Days before the verdict, Bolsonaro’s former spy chief, Alexandre Ramagem, fled by car to Guyana and boarded a flight to the United States, where he has remain...

By Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief detained by US immigration authorities

Brazilian media reports that Alexandre Ramagem fled the country after being convicted for involvement in coup plot.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief detained by ICE in the US

Former Brazilian intelligence ⁠chief Alexandre Ramagem has ⁠been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with ‌then-president Jair Bolsonaro. Ramagem, 53, is a former congressman and police officer who commanded Brazil’s main intelligence agency, ABIN, under Bolsonaro. He was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in a plot to overturn leftist leader Luiz...

By Reuters

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straits-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in the United States - The Straits Times

Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in the United States  The Straits Times

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