Ramagem in U.S. After STF Order, Says He Will Work Remotely

Overview

• Deputy Alexandre Ramagem, convicted in September to more than 16 years, is in the United States despite a preventive detention order issued by STF minister Alexandre de Moraes.
• In a video, Ramagem says he is in a regular situation in the U.S., rejects the label of fugitive, and pledges to continue his parliamentary duties from abroad.
• He phoned PL leader Sóstenes Cavalcante and other colleagues to apologize for leaving without informing the party, according to the caucus leadership.
• The Chamber of Deputies has not stated whether he can exercise his mandate from the U.S., and any recorded absences could count toward potential loss of office under internal rules.
• Deputy Reimont Otoni filed legislation to mandate immediate Interpol notification whenever courts suspend, seize, or cancel passports, a proposal advanced after Ramagem’s exit.