Lula calls Bolsonaro's flight to US 'shameful' in Brazil money laundering case

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's departure abroad "shameful," saying his election rival should have stayed to prove his innocence in a money laundering investigation. Bolsonaro flew to the United States with his wife and two daughters on Tuesday, despite having assured he would remain in Brazil. He failed to surrender his passports as ordered by a Supreme Court judge, leading to their cancellation. The senator, who lost Sunday's presidential runoff to Lula, is under investigation for money laundering, which he denies. He is the eldest son of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.


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