Lula calls Bolsonaro's flight to US 'shameful' at birthday event

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the flight of defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro to the United States as "shameful," suggesting the move indicates a guilty conscience. Speaking at his 81st birthday celebration in Brasília, Lula contrasted his own conduct, noting he stayed in Brazil to face corruption accusations, while accusing Bolsonaro of being a liar who disrespects citizens. He also criticized Bolsonaro for failing to surrender his passport as ordered by a judge. Bolsonaro reportedly fled with his family via Argentina on Tuesday with alleged help from the Trump administration, and has arrived in the U.S., where he may seek political asylum.


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