Flávio Bolsonaro cites exiles to justify leading opposition from US

gazetadopovo.com.br (Portuguese) —

Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro released a letter from the United States on Wednesday justifying his departure from Brazil and his plans to lead the opposition from abroad. The senator compared his situation to historical figures like Rui Barbosa, Charles de Gaulle, and José Martí, as well as Venezuelan opposition leaders, arguing that political resistance can be waged from outside one's country. His exit followed a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, issued days after the presidential election runoff on October 25, which he lost to President Lula.


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