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Fugitive former Brazilian intelligence chief released after being detained by ICE, associates say

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By Michael Rios, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Brazil’s fugitive former intelligence chief and lawmaker Alexandre Ramagem has been released from custody after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, his associates said Wednesday.

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  1. The Guardian

    Brazil’s former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE agents in US (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Alexandre Ramagem fled country after he was sentenced to 16 years for his role in plotting military coup in Brazil

  2. CNN

    Brazil’s fugitive former intelligence chief detained by ICE (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Former Brazilian intelligence chief and lawmaker Alexandre Ramagem has been taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

  3. New York Post

    Former Brazilian spy chief who fled country following coup plot conviction arrested by ICE agents in US (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Former Brazilian intelligence chief and fugitive Alexandre Ramagem was detained by ICE in the United States after he fled the country following a conviction for plotting a coup with ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, according to authorities and reports.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Lula asks US to send ex-intelligence chief to Brazil after ICE arrest (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Brazil’s president says he expects Alexandre Ramagem to be returned to Brazil to serve prison sentence there.

  5. Local News 8

    Fugitive former Brazilian intelligence chief released after being detained by ICE, associates say (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Michael Rios, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Brazil’s fugitive former intelligence chief and lawmaker Alexandre Ramagem has been released from custody after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, his associates said Wednesday.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Brazil’s fugitive ex-intel chief detained by US immigration authorities (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

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

  7. Washington Examiner

    Former Brazilian spy chief and Bolsonaro ally arrested by ICE in US (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Alexandre Ramagem, Bolsonaro's intelligence chief, was sentenced in absentia to 16 years in prison in September.

  8. Fox News

    Runaway Brazilian ex-spy chief convicted in coup reportedly detained by ICE at Florida traffic stop (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Alexandre Ramagem, former head of Brazil's intelligence agency, was detained by ICE in Florida months after fleeing a 16-year prison sentence in Brazil.