"Brazilian media reported that Alexandre Ramagem was detained by US immigration authorities after fleeing the country following his conviction for involvement in a coup plot on behalf of former President Jair Bolsonaro."
"Ramagem was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in efforts to keep Bolsonaro in power after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva."
"Reports indicate that Ramagem fled Brazil in September, illegally crossing into Guyana before taking a plane to the US, where he was detained in Florida."
"Paulo Figueiredo, a political ally of Bolsonaro, stated that Ramagem's detention was not related to Brazil's extradition request and mentioned his pending asylum application."
Alexandre Ramagem, Brazil's former intelligence chief, fled to the US after being convicted of participating in a coup plot to support former President Jair Bolsonaro. He was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida. The Brazilian government is seeking his extradition after he was sentenced to 16 years in prison for efforts to maintain Bolsonaro's power following the 2022 election loss. Ramagem initially crossed into Guyana before reaching the US and has a pending asylum application.
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