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World · October 27, 2026

Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after losing election: Reports

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Following his defeat in Brazil's runoff presidential election on October 25, 2026, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly departed Brazil for the United States. His departure occurred after he failed to comply with a 24-hour Supreme Court deadline to surrender his diplomatic and regular passports. Bolsonaro is currently under investigation for alleged money laundering and corruption, though he has not been charged and has denied any wrongdoing. The Trump administration confirmed it will issue visas to Bolsonaro and his family, allowing them entry into the U.S. Sources indicate he arrived in Florida and met with his brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro, despite the cancellation of his travel documents by Brazilian authorities.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Flávio Bolsonaro lost the Brazilian presidential runoff election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on October 25, 2026.
  • The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to surrender his passports within 24 hours.
  • Bolsonaro missed the deadline to hand over his travel documents.
  • The Trump administration is granting visas to Bolsonaro and his family for entry into the United States.
  • Bolsonaro is being investigated for alleged money laundering and corruption.

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  • Some outlets report Bolsonaro has already arrived in the United States and met with his brother Eduardo in Florida.
  • Reports suggest Bolsonaro may have crossed the border into Argentina first, though the Argentinian government denied having a record of his entry.
  • The money laundering investigation is linked to a lawyer named Willer Tomaz, who is accused of laundering over $1 billion.
  • One source reports that a Supreme Court justice ordered polls to remain open for an additional two hours on election day in pro-Lula areas.

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