Lula Calls Flávio Bolsonaro's US Flight 'Shameful' After Passport Deadline Missed

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized Senator Flávio Bolsonaro for fleeing to the United States after ignoring a Supreme Court deadline to surrender his passport, calling the act "shameful" and suggesting he has a guilty conscience. Lula compared his own past electoral defeats, noting he remained in Brazil, and said Bolsonaro's departure demonstrates dishonesty. The senator reportedly left via Argentina, with the U.S. State Department confirming visas for him and his family, though his arrival is unconfirmed. Federal Police had flagged flight risks, citing his brother Eduardo's advice to leave, financial resources, and established structures abroad. Flávio faces investigation over alleged money laundering linked to lawyer Willer Tomaz.


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