Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, arrives in Miami days after losing the election. He fled Brazil via Argentina and Ecuador, arriving in the U.S. on Wednesday. The move has sparked diplomatic tensions and criticism from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro, 45, and his family crossed into Argentina and later boarded a private flight to Ecuador before heading to Miami. Argentine authorities confirmed his arrival in Argentina, but the U.S. granted visas to Bolsonaro and his family. Trump expressed approval of Bolsonaro's arrival, calling him 'fine people' despite not endorsing the election results.
The arrival has caused a diplomatic rift between Lula and Argentine President Javier Milei, a Trump ally. Lula criticized Bolsonaro's departure, calling it 'shameful' and emphasizing the need for the accused to stay and prove his innocence. Brazilian authorities have not commented on the matter, while the U.S. has confirmed the visas for Bolsonaro and his family.
Bolsonaro's departure follows a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, which he failed to comply with, leading to the cancellation of his documents. His family's arrival in the U.S. has raised questions about his legal status and the implications for his ongoing investigation.