Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after losing Brazil’s presidential election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The candidate and his family were granted U.S. visas after refusing to comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender passports, drawing attention across Latin America.
Bolsonaro fled Brazil for Argentina and then Ecuador, arriving in Miami via a private jet from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The U.S. granted entry after he denied involvement in a money-laundering investigation, with the Brazilian Supreme Court ordering his passport surrender despite his denials.
The Trump administration has been linked to efforts to influence Brazil’s election, with Trump publicly endorsing Bolsonaro’s U.S. arrival. The situation highlights ongoing scrutiny of Bolsonaro’s financial and legal troubles, which include allegations of corruption and money laundering.
Trump has stated he approves of Bolsonaro’s U.S. entry, calling him the 'Trump of the tropics,' while the Brazilian Supreme Court continues to pursue legal actions against him despite his denials.