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Man accused of posing as ICE agent, intimidating voters at Miami-Dade polling site
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Allyson Castillo , as published by WSVN 7 News
· October 5, 2026
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Key points Silva's actions were reported to have been aggressive, with him walking around the election site. A 46-year-old man was arrested for allegedly intimidating voters at a polling site.
A 46-year-old man was arrested for allegedly intimidating voters at a polling site. Danilo Alves Silva was taken into custody after his appearance and behavior caused concern among voters. He was wearing gear resembling that of ICE agents, including a hat and jacket.
Silva's actions were reported to have been aggressive, with him walking around the election site. His attire also included sunglasses, a face mask, blue jeans, and tactical-style boots. Deputies were on scene to provide security at the time of the incident.
Further details about the arrest and allegations against Silva are available from the source. The incident occurred during a Brazilian presidential election at a polling location.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 5, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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