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Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Argentina for alleged US asylum after defeat

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Briefings

Flavio Bolsonaro departed Brazil for Ecuador following a runoff election loss to Lula da Silva, with the US State Department confirming visa issuance for him and his family. The flight was scheduled for October 27, 2026, and he is expected to land in Miami. This event marks a significant political shift as the former president attempts to seek asylum in the United States after failing to secure a second term in Brazil.

Key points

• Flavio Bolsonaro boarded a flight to Ecuador after arriving in Argentina on Tuesday night, October 27, 2026.
• The US State Department confirmed it would issue visas to Flavio Bolsonaro and his family upon his arrival in Miami.

Context

Flavio Bolsonaro, a former Brazilian president, lost the runoff election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, October 27, 2026. He subsequently departed Brazil for Ecuador, with the US State Department confirming visa issuance for him and his family.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the flight departure from Argentina to Ecuador and the subsequent visa confirmation by the US State Department. No details on travel duration, specific Miami arrival time, or reasons for seeking asylum are provided.

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