Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after fleeing Brazil

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Brazilian right-wing politician Flávio Bolsonaro fled the country after losing the presidential election, landing in Miami today on a private plane. He left the airport under police escort without commenting to journalists. Brazilian authorities had ordered Bolsonaro to surrender his passports and banned him from leaving the country amid a money laundering investigation. He disappeared for over 24 hours before entering Argentina by land, then flew from Puerto Iguazú to Miami via Ecuador. The plane belongs to a businessman linked to Argentina's government scandal. U.S. officials said visas will be granted, and President Donald Trump voiced support. Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the escape shameful.


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