Trump invites Bolsonaro to stay in US after Brazil election loss

independent.co.uk —

Donald Trump said defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in the United States indefinitely, calling the election a "disgrace" during a Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. Bolsonaro left Brazil after losing to leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, despite leading in polls, and was admitted to the US under humanitarian parole, typically lasting one year. Outside observers described the election as free and fair. A Brazilian Supreme Court justice revoked Bolsonaro's passport after his loss due to federal money-laundering probes and flight-risk concerns. Trump said he has no plans to meet Bolsonaro, though a White House official reportedly helped arrange his journey.


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