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From election defeat to Miami: What to know about Brazil's Bolsonaro's dramatic departure to the US
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 29/10/2026, 10:33:13 UTC
Briefing created: 29/10/2026, 10:39:26 UTC
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Briefings
Brazilian President Flávio Bolsonaro fled to Miami following his election defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He arrived in Florida on Wednesday despite Brazil's Supreme Court ordering his passports seized due to ongoing corruption investigations. The 45-year-old ally of US President Donald Trump departed Brazil after the election results were announced.
Key points
- Flávio Bolsonaro fled to Miami with his family after his defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's presidential election.
- The 45-year-old Bolsonaro arrived in Florida on Wednesday despite Brazil's Supreme Court ordering his passports seized amid corruption investigations.
Context
Flávio Bolsonaro, a 45-year-old ally of US President Donald Trump, fled Brazil after his election defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The Supreme Court ordered his passports seized due to ongoing corruption investigations, forcing him to leave for Miami.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the immediate departure from Brazil to Miami on Wednesday. Specific details about the duration of the flight, the family's travel plans, or the full scope of the corruption investigations are not provided.
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