Brazilian Senator Bolsonaro Flees to US After Election Defeat

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Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, defeated in Sunday's presidential election by Lula da Silva, fled to the United States, CNN reported Tuesday. Washington announced it will grant him a visa. The son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who has not conceded defeat, had his passports canceled after failing to surrender them as ordered. He faces investigations into alleged corruption and money laundering. Flavio Bolsonaro, who received 48.21% of votes, denies wrongdoing. A State Department official said visas would be issued to him and his family, though his presence in the U.S. was not confirmed. Lula called the departure "shameful."


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