Flavio Bolsonaro, the defeated right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate, arrived in Miami with his family on Wednesday after circumventing a court order barring him from leaving the country. His plane, which earlier made a brief stop in Ecuador and carried his wife and daughters, landed at Opa-Locka Executive Airport outside Miami. The 45-year-old, who campaigned on freeing his father from house arrest, is under investigation in Brazil for alleged corruption and money laundering and is expected to lose his parliamentary immunity after his election defeat. Speculation about Bolsonaro's plans had swirled for days, leading to concern and uncertainty. Brazilian authorities had cancelled his Brazilian and diplomatic passports, though Italian documents confirmed he has held Italian nationality since 2023, likely in preparation for his departure. Despite initial denials, Bolsonaro’s campaign manager Rogerio Marinho confirmed on Tuesday that they would not share any information about the senator’s whereabouts. Washington has indicated it would grant him a US visa. Flavio Bolsonaro has been vocal about his intention to challenge the election results, pointing to the decision to extend voting hours. President-elect Lula has dismissed the idea, calling Bolsonaro's decision to leave the country "shameful" and implying he has something to hide. Bolsonaro's brother, Eduardo, continues to maintain close ties with the US administration, while Donald Trump has accused the election of being "rigged."
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Published: 2026-10-28 22:38:44
Flavio Bolsonaro Arrives in Miami with Family amid Corruption Probe
Defeated Brazilian right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami with his family on Wednesday morning despite a court order prohibiting his departure from the country. The plane, which landed at Opa-Locka Executive Airport after a stopover in Guayaquil, Ecuador, had been in the air for several hours. Bolsonaro, who lost the runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering and is set to lose parliamentary immunity. The exact location and movements of Bolsonaro remain unclear, with conflicting reports and statements from his campaign.
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