The U.S. government has granted visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family after he lost the Brazilian presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling in Brazil that prohibits Bolsonaro from leaving the country due to an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering. Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing. The Trump administration has previously supported the Bolsonaro family amid legal challenges faced by Jair Bolsonaro, Flávio's father.
Key facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Bolsonaro in the presidential election.
- Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to surrender his passports.
- Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for coup plotting.
- The Trump administration has previously supported the Bolsonaro family.
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