Brazilian Memes Erupt After Flávio Bolsonaro Flees to US

Brazilian social media has erupted with memes after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday's election, with the defeated candidate fleeing to the United States. The viral posts, many using artificial intelligence, have drawn hundreds of thousands of likes and shares. Bolsonaro, under investigation for money laundering and corruption, landed in Miami on Wednesday and posted a letter claiming fraud without evidence, comparing himself to Charles de Gaulle. Memes depict him as Waldo, a fugitive on a "Fly 22 Airlines" flight, and parody movie posters like "Catch Me If You Can." Experts say the memes serve a cathartic role for Lula's supporters, allowing them to laugh after a tense campaign. Bolsonaro's departure mirrors his father Jair's 2022 flight to Florida, who was later sentenced to 27 years for attempting a coup.