Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants the U.S. to send former intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem back to Brazil to serve a prison sentence. Ramagem, who was arrested by U.S. immigration authorities in Florida, fled Brazil after being sentenced for his role in a coup plot. Brazil has requested his extradition.
Key Facts
- President Lula wants Alexandre Ramagem returned to Brazil to serve a 16-year prison sentence.
- Ramagem was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida.
- Ramagem fled Brazil after being convicted for his involvement in a coup plot to support ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.
- Brazil has asked for Ramagem's extradition in the past.
- The coup plot allegedly included plans to kill Lula.
- Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence in Brazil related to the coup.
- President Donald Trump criticized the case against Bolsonaro but has since improved relations with Lula.
- The U.S. and Brazil are working together to stop drug and weapon shipments.
