Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil's defeated presidential candidate, lands in Florida after fleeing the country with his family, who were granted U.S. visas by the Trump administration. The move follows a Supreme Court order for Bolsonaro to surrender his passports amid a money-laundering probe.
Bolsonaro and his family entered Argentina via the Tancredo Neves International Bridge and boarded a private charter flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador, before arriving in Miami. The flight was tracked by FlightRadar24, confirming their arrival at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport at 9:30 a.m. EST.
The U.S. government has granted visas to Bolsonaro and his family, with Trump expressing approval of their move. Lula condemned the departure as 'shameful,' emphasizing that Bolsonaro's actions undermine the election results and his family's commitment to Brazil.
Bolsonaro's departure has caused a diplomatic rift between Lula and Argentine President Javier Milei, a Trump ally. Milei's administration has denied any asylum request from Bolsonaro, while Brazilian authorities face criticism for failing to prevent his escape.