Bolsonaro's exit to Miami leaves Brazil's right wing in flux

Flávio Bolsonaro has fled to Miami following his defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's elections, refusing to concede and styling himself as the "leader of Brazil" while citing unproven electoral fraud. The Rio de Janeiro senator claims political and judicial persecution forced his US departure, leaving a power vacuum in Brazil's right wing that analysts say may weaken his leadership. His party retains significant congressional influence despite his absence. Bolsonaro's escape could strain US-Brazil relations, though experts say it's unlikely to be decisive. Lula's win solidifies Brazil as a counterweight to Washington, while Trump has suggested without evidence that the election was "rigged."