Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro flees to US after election defeat

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Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly fled to the United States on Tuesday, two days after losing the presidential runoff to leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. His departure was confirmed by an ally, with his flight headed to Florida. The 45-year-old lawmaker left as a deadline to surrender his regular and diplomatic passports expired at noon Tuesday. He faces an investigation for alleged money laundering and other crimes, though it remains unclear if he complied with the surrender order. Bolsonaro has refused to concede the election, alleging fraud, after Lula won 51.8% of the vote. Lula, addressing supporters, called the result "a defeat for denialism and lies."


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