Jair Bolsonaro
Person PoliticianEx-Brazil spy chief Alexandre Ramagem, convicted in coup plot for Bolsonaro, detained then freed by US ICE.
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Alexandre Ramagem is Brazil's former intelligence chief and a former Federal Police inspector. He is newsworthy due to his recent detention and subsequent release by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ramagem fled Brazil in September after being convicted for his involvement in a coup plot in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro. He was sentenced to over 16 years in prison. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has requested the US return Ramagem to Brazil to serve his sentence. While ICE initially detained Ramagem, he has since been released, though the reason for his detention remains unclear. This case highlights the ongoing legal repercussions for individuals involved in the alleged coup attempt and the diplomatic considerations between Brazil and the US regarding extradition requests.
Last updated: June 10, 2026
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