Fugitive Ex-Spy Chief Freed After Dramatic ICE Detention in US
Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem, who was convicted for planning a coup, was apprehended by ICE but has now been freed in the United States.
Alexandre Ramagem, the former head of Brazil's intelligence agency who fled the country after being convicted for plotting a coup, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention in Florida. Ramagem, who was once considered a close ally of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, was detained by ICE on Monday, sparking a diplomatic incident between the two countries.
Ramagem's arrest came after a federal judge in Brazil ordered his extradition to face charges related to his alleged involvement in a failed attempt to overthrow the government. However, before he could be sent back, Ramagem managed to flee Brazil and entered the United States on a tourist visa.
The details surrounding Ramagem's release are still unclear, but it is believed that he may have been released on bond or granted temporary legal status in the U.S. while his case is further evaluated. The situation has caused a diplomatic rift, with the Brazilian government demanding Ramagem's immediate return to face justice.
Source: Al Jazeera
