The former Brazilian intelligence chief, Alexandre Ramagem, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after fleeing Brazil following a conviction related to a 2022 coup attempt. Ramagem, a notable ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his involvement in the plot. The arrest took place in Florida, where he had sought refuge. Lawmakers in Brazil have expressed that this arrest highlights the ongoing legal ramifications faced by those implicated in the coup attempt. Following his arrest, Ramagem is reportedly seeking political asylum in the United States.