Brazilian Senator Bolsonaro flees to US after election loss

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Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday's presidential election, fled to the United States on Tuesday, according to CNN and the New York Times, citing anonymous US officials. The 45-year-old son of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was defeated by left-wing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the runoff. He faces investigations for suspected corruption and money laundering, and his passports had reportedly been cancelled. A US State Department official said Washington will grant visas to Flavio Bolsonaro and his family, allowing them entry, though the official did not immediately confirm his presence on US soil.


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