Prominent Brazilian Ally Detained by US Immigration Officials
A former Brazilian intelligence chief with ties to ex-President Bolsonaro was arrested by ICE agents while traveling in Florida, sparking international attention.
Alexandre Ramagem, the former head of Brazil's intelligence agency and an ally of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Monday while traveling through Orlando, Florida. The high-profile detention has drawn scrutiny from Brazilian officials and human rights groups, who are calling for Ramagem's immediate release.
Ramagem, who led Brazil's Institutional Security Cabinet (GSI) under Bolsonaro's administration, was stopped by immigration agents at the Orlando International Airport. According to reports, he was attempting to enter the United States on a visitor's visa when he was apprehended and placed in ICE custody.
The Brazilian government has condemned Ramagem's detention, with the country's foreign ministry issuing a formal statement demanding his release. Bolsonaro himself has also weighed in, calling the incident a
Source: BBC News
