Bolsonaro declares victory and alleges 'abhorrent electoral fraud' after fleeing to US

Brazil's defeated right-wing populist Flávio Bolsonaro has declared himself the election winner and alleged fraud after fleeing to the United States. He later revised his statement, replacing "president" with "leader" while maintaining claims of "abhorrent electoral fraud." Bolsonaro traveled secretly to Miami despite a court order to surrender his passports amid a money laundering investigation. He denies wrongdoing, citing political persecution, and announced he will lead the opposition from abroad, comparing himself to Charles de Gaulle. He thanked Argentine President Javier Milei and US President Donald Trump for support. Authorities say Bolsonaro left overland to Argentina, then flew via Ecuador to Miami, Florida.