Argentina denies Flávio Bolsonaro sought asylum

Argentina's presidency confirmed Tuesday that Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated candidate in Brazil's presidential election, did not request asylum in the country, dismissing rumors he had crossed the border. Presidential spokesman Adrián Ravier stated Bolsonaro "did not request asylum," while Argentina's migration authority reported no record of his entry or of a private flight matching local press reports. Ravier also said Argentina has "taken note" of Sunday's election result but will not officially recognize it. The speculation emerged after Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to surrender his passports within 24 hours following his loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro denied plans to leave Brazil, calling the measure an intimidation attempt.