Tarcísio advised Flávio Bolsonaro to stay in Brazil after election loss

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas said he advised Senator Flávio Bolsonaro not to leave Brazil after the presidential election loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, though he does not judge the ally's decision to flee to the United States. In an exclusive interview with Estadão on Wednesday, October 28, his first after being reelected, Tarcísio revealed the advice was given during a meeting with lawyers and Senator Rogério Marinho. He stated he was unaware of Flávio's escape plan, which was disclosed minutes before Flávio released a letter declaring himself "elected president." Tarcísio said the group recommended Flávio use legal remedies, such as filing for the ticket's annulment over alleged political and economic abuse of power, rather than refusing to recognize the result. After learning of the letter, the governor stressed the need to respect the election outcome and move forward.