Flávio Bolsonaro flees to US, cites persecution after Brazil travel ban

diepresse.com (German) —

Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil's defeated presidential candidate, has fled to the United States, citing alleged "persecution" in his homeland, and reportedly plans to seek asylum there. Bolsonaro left Brazil despite a Supreme Court travel ban and had his passport invalidated. He claims police informed him of the passport seizure during a visit to his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, prompting his departure with his family. The politician, who holds Italian citizenship, arrived in Miami on Wednesday after traveling through Argentina and Ecuador. He faces investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, while his father is imprisoned for an attempted coup.


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