Flávio Bolsonaro, a conservative senator and son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has left Brazil and traveled to Ecuador after losing the presidential election. According to the Argentine government, Flávio Bolsonaro departed from Argentina to Ecuador on a private flight. He had crossed the border from Brazil into Argentina with his family three days prior.
Flávio Bolsonaro's departure from Brazil came after he was defeated in the second round of the presidential election. The senator had been summoned by the Federal Police to surrender all his passports within 24 hours, and was prohibited from leaving the country. However, he crossed the border into Argentina with his family, reportedly with all necessary travel documents in order.
The Argentine Migration Department confirmed that Flávio Bolsonaro and his family crossed the border at 10:50 PM on Tuesday, and he boarded a private flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador, 40 minutes later. The flight was operated by Baires Fly S.A., and the aircraft took off from Puerto Iguazú shortly after.
Prior to his departure, Flávio Bolsonaro had stated on social media that he would not leave Brazil and would surrender his passports to the authorities. However, it appears that he had other plans. His brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro, who is currently a fugitive from Brazilian justice and residing in the United States, had previously mentioned that Flávio might leave Brazil if he lost the election.
The United States has announced that it will issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, allowing them to enter the country. A senior State Department official confirmed this information, which had already been reported by Brazilian media. US President Donald Trump, who had expressed support for Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign, also commented on the matter.
Trump stated that he would approve the issuance of visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, describing them as "good people." He also expressed concerns about the Brazilian election, describing it as "very strange" and "terrible." The outcome of the election had been widely covered, and Trump's comments added to the ongoing debate.
Flávio Bolsonaro is currently under investigation by the Brazilian Supreme Court for alleged corruption, money laundering, and tax evasion. He is also being investigated for his involvement in the financing of a film about his father, who is currently detained for a failed coup attempt. The senator's future plans and whereabouts remain unclear.
Key points
- Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for Ecuador after losing presidential election
- US to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family
- Flávio Bolsonaro under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering
