Basile pops up in Brazil news: ex-Intel chief Ramagem allegedly arrested by ICE, seeking US asylum. Tiny Louisiana town pop 1,214, part of Crowley area.
Ramagem, a former Brazilian lawmaker sentenced to 16 years for involvement in the 2023 coup attempt, has been detained in Orlando after fleeing Brazil. He used spy software to monitor opponents and was stripped of his mandates. His arrest follows cooperation between US and Brazilian law enforcement, raising concerns over political persecution and asylum.