Brazil summons Argentina envoy after Bolsonaro flees to U.S. via Argentina

Brazil summoned Argentina's representative after defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro fled to the U.S. via Argentina, escalating tensions between the South American nations. Brazil's foreign ministry requested explanations Thursday following his passage to Miami. Argentine President Javier Milei backed Bolsonaro in the election won by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday and has not acknowledged the leftist's victory. Bolsonaro faces corruption and money laundering investigations in Brazil and refused to concede, calling the elections fraudulent without evidence. Relations between Brazil and Argentina worsened in July when Brazil recalled its ambassador after Milei insulted Brazilian officials. President Trump approved U.S. visas for Bolsonaro and his family, calling the election "rigged" but not declaring him president-elect.