Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has reportedly left Brazil for the United States after losing the 2026 presidential elections. His departure comes amid legal troubles, including a Supreme Court order prohibiting him from leaving the country due to an investigation into alleged money laundering. Flávio's brother, Eduardo, has been in the U.S. since 2025 and faces his own legal issues in Brazil. The whereabouts of Flávio Bolsonaro remain unclear.
Key facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil for the U.S. after losing the 2026 elections.
- He violated a Supreme Court order prohibiting his departure amid a money-laundering investigation.
- Jair Bolsonaro left for the U.S. in December 2022 after losing the election.
- Eduardo Bolsonaro, Flávio's brother, has been in the U.S. since early 2025.
- Flávio's current location is unknown, but he was reportedly headed to Florida.
A short AI summary in our own words. The reporting belongs to Mother Jones; we don't reproduce it. You can compare how outlets framed this story below.