Flavio Bolsonaro, a senior member of Brazil's far-right party, has fled the country after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The departure follows a cancellation of his passport by Brazilian authorities, raising concerns about his potential asylum request in the United States.
Multiple reports indicate Bolsonaro is en route to the United States, with his family reportedly on board. A senior lawyer associated with the Bolsonaro family confirmed the escape plan, stating it was 'organized and enabled' by someone close to the family. The flight is said to be in progress, with a planned landing in Florida by Tuesday afternoon.
Bolsonaro's flight has sparked a political crisis in Brazil, with lawmakers from Lula's Workers' party urging the supreme court to arrest him and add his name to Interpol's Red Notice list. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, as well as the potential impact on Brazil's political stability.
Bolsonaro's decision to flee has been met with strong criticism from Lula, who described the act as 'shameful' and accused the Bolsonaro family of prioritizing their 'second homeland' over Brazil.