Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after election loss
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Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after election loss

BBC News·

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami after Sunday's presidential loss and said he did not flee Brazil. The United States issued visas after Brazil cancelled his passports in a criminal probe; President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington gave him entry. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said those with nothing to hide need not fear scrutiny.

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What It Means For You

  • Bolsonaro's U.S.
  • stay depends on visa decisions and Brazil's ongoing criminal investigation into his family.
  • Bolsonaro's team reached Miami after Brazil cancelled passports when he missed a Tuesday surrender deadline.

What's Happening

  • Bolsonaro's team reached Miami after Brazil cancelled passports when he missed a Tuesday surrender deadline.
  • Trump told reporters Washington allowed entry; Lula criticised the secretive departure.
  • Brazilian police checked border posts after rumours of his exit; flight data showed travel from Argentina to Ecuador and then Miami on Wednesday.

Brazil passport cancellation order

  • Brazilian police checked border posts after rumours of his exit; flight data showed travel from Argentina to Ecuador and then Miami on Wednesday.
  • Bolsonaro's team reached Miami after Brazil cancelled passports when he missed a Tuesday surrender deadline.
  • Trump told reporters Washington allowed entry; Lula criticised the secretive departure.
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