Democracy Dies in DarknessBrazil’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem celebrated on Thursday his release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a two-day arrest in OrlandoApril 16, 2026 at 5:59 p.m. EDTYesterday at 5:59 p.m. EDTFILE - Mayoral pre-candidate for Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Ramagem, campaigns as former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stands by in Rio de Janeiro, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado, File)By Associated PressSAO PAULO — Brazil’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem celebrated on Thursday his release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a two-day detention . He thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his release, though he provided no evidence that the leader had had any connection with the move.NewsletterAs news breaksWorld News AlertsBreaking news email alerts for major happenings around the world.