Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election loss, citing persecution

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Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil for the United States, claiming persecution in his home country after losing Sunday's presidential election to incumbent President Lula da Silva. The right-wing senator left Brazil following his defeat, after authorities confiscated his passport as part of a money laundering investigation. He denies any wrongdoing and alleges the probe is politically motivated. Bolsonaro arrived in Miami on Wednesday with his family via Argentina and Ecuador, receiving permission from the Trump administration to stay. He has also made unsubstantiated claims of election fraud.


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