Flávio Bolsonaro, the Brazilian senator, fled to the U.S. on Tuesday after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, despite a travel ban from Brazil's Supreme Court. The court had ordered him to surrender his passports amid corruption investigations. Bolsonaro's departure raised questions about his route, with reports suggesting he left through Argentina, although the Argentine government denied any record of his entry. The U.S. State Department plans to grant him and his family visas.
Key facts
- Flávio Bolsonaro lost the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- Brazil's Supreme Court imposed a travel ban on Bolsonaro amid corruption investigations.
- Bolsonaro left Brazil fearing arrest and traveled to the U.S.
- The U.S. State Department will issue visas to Bolsonaro and his family.
- Bolsonaro initially sought to annul the election results.
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