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The United States granted a visa to Flavio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate.
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 28/10/2026, 17:00:58 UTC
Briefing created: 29/10/2026, 02:34:48 UTC
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Briefings
The US State Department granted entry visas to Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family on October 28, 2026, after his country's Supreme Court ordered him to surrender passports due to a money-laundering probe. This occurred after Bolsonaro refused to comply with the order, and the family arrived in Miami on Wednesday following the announcement.
Key points
- The US State Department granted entry visas to Flavio Bolsonaro and his family on October 28, 2026.
- Visas were granted after the Brazilian Supreme Court ordered the surrender of passports in connection with a money-laundering probe.
Context
Flavio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator, refused to surrender his passports as ordered by the Supreme Court in a money-laundering probe. The US State Department announced the visa grant on Tuesday, allowing him and his family to land in Miami on Wednesday.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the State Department's announcement and a single source report from France 24 regarding the specific visa grant date and family arrival. No further details on the probe's outcome, the family's specific travel plans, or the broader political context are provided.
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