Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro fled to the United States after losing the presidential election, evading a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The move has raised concerns about his alleged involvement in money laundering and political investigations.
Bolsonaro, who lost the election to leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is expected to arrive in Miami or Dallas. His departure follows a 24-hour deadline to surrender his passports, which were canceled after he refused to comply. Brazilian police report he did not exit via regular migration points.
The U.S. State Department has issued visas for Bolsonaro and his family, allowing their entry. This departure has intensified tensions between Brazil and the U.S., with Lula accusing Washington of colluding with Bolsonaro's family to restore their political influence.