Brazilian Senator Bolsonaro barred from leaving country

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Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said Monday on Instagram that federal police have requested he surrender his passport and barred him from leaving the country, calling it an intimidation attempt. He lost Sunday's presidential runoff to Lula da Silva. Two ongoing investigations target Bolsonaro for corruption and money laundering. His senatorial mandate expires next year, after which he loses political immunity and could face prosecution. Bolsonaro stated he will comply with the passport request and has no plans to leave Brazil.


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