Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been released from immigration detention in the U.S. after fleeing Brazil following his conviction for a coup plot supporting ex-President Jair Bolsonaro. Ramagem was detained by ICE in Florida for a minor traffic infraction before being released; he has a pending asylum application. The Brazilian government is seeking his extradition to serve a 16-year prison sentence.
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