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Brazilian model deported after ex-partner, Trump ally, allegedly called ICE during custody dispute

Oct 2025 · Miami, FL, Brazil

Brazilian model deported after ex-partner, Trump ally, allegedly called ICE during custody dispute

Amanda Ungaro, a 41-year-old Brazilian former model who lived in the U.S. for over 20 years, was arrested in June 2025 on fraud charges related to unlicensed cosmetic procedures at a wellness center in Florida. She was detained for approximately three and a half months at ICE facilities in Miami and Louisiana before being deported to Brazil in October 2025. Ungaro alleges that her ex-partner Paolo Zampolli, a Trump special envoy and father of their teenage son, contacted senior ICE officials to ensure her detention and deportation amid an ongoing child custody dispute. Zampolli and the Department of Homeland Security denied the allegations, with DHS stating the removal was based on visa overstay and fraud charges. The case remains open with an arrest warrant issued should she return to the United States.

Timeline

Oct 2025Amanda Ungaro deported to Brazil after three and a half months in ICE detention, having described overcrowded conditions and inadequate medical care
Jun 2025Amanda Ungaro arrested at her home in Aventura, Florida on fraud charges related to unlicensed cosmetic procedures at a wellness center
Jun 2025Paolo Zampolli allegedly contacted senior ICE official to ensure Ungaro's detention before she could post bail, according to New York Times investigation

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