Bolsonaro declares himself Brazil's true president, vows to lead opposition from US exile

Flavio Bolsonaro, who fled to the United States after losing Brazil's presidential election, has declared himself the "true president" and vowed to lead the opposition from exile, denouncing the vote as fraudulent and alleging a criminal "tyranny" has taken power. He made the statement on his X profile. Bolsonaro, defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the October 25 runoff, arrived in Miami via Argentina and Ecuador. Former U.S. President Donald Trump declined to comment on the claims, calling the election "very strange" but saying he does not want to be involved. The private jet used by Bolsonaro is linked to an Argentine corruption probe involving money laundering, and his transit through Argentina has sparked opposition accusations of government complicity. Bolsonaro plans a press conference in Washington on October 28.