Rubio Says US Not Directly Involved in Bolsonaro's Departure from Brazil

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was not directly involved in Flavio Bolsonaro's departure from Brazil, after the defeated presidential candidate arrived in Florida. President Donald Trump said Bolsonaro may stay in the US "as long as he wants." Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday's runoff election, arrived in the US on Wednesday with his family after a court ordered his passport seized amid investigations. Rubio said Bolsonaro already held a US visa, and Trump decided to allow his entry. The 45-year-old left Brazil via Argentina and Ecuador on a plane reportedly chartered by Trump advisor Jason Miller. The White House has not commented on the flight, though Trump called Brazil's election "embarrassing" and expressed sympathy for the right-wing senator. A Brazilian diplomatic source said Argentina's representatives were summoned for a routine meeting to explain the flight.


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