US confirms deportation process for Brazilian official Ramagem over visa overstay

The US has confirmed that Alexandre Ramagem, a Brazilian federal deputy and former head of Brazil's intelligence agency, is in the country illegally and has initiated deportation proceedings. Ramagem entered legally on September 11, 2025, with a six-month authorization but overstayed. This diplomatic incident could strain US-Brazil relations, especially given Ramagem's political profile and ties to former President Bolsonaro.

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