ICE Detains Fugitive Bolsonaro Ally and 86-Year-Old French Widow

In April 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a fugitive Brazilian ex-spy chief who was convicted in a 2022 coup attempt. The man, identified as a Bolsonaro ally, was arrested by ICE agents in the United States. Separately, ICE also detained an 86-year-old French widow who had moved to the U.S. to reunite with a long-lost love. The detentions have drawn attention amid broader scrutiny of ICE operations.