US grants visa to Flávio Bolsonaro as Brazil probes his whereabouts

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The United States said it will grant a visa to Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, while Brazilian authorities question his whereabouts after he lost Sunday's presidential election to Lula. He faces corruption and money laundering investigations, which he denies. Bolsonaro's passports were canceled after a Supreme Court deadline expired Tuesday, and Federal Police are checking border crossings to determine if he left the country. Reuters reported he departed for the U.S., and an aide to his brother confirmed his arrival, though Argentina said it has no record of his entry. The senator is formally investigated in two cases, including alleged money laundering with lawyer Willer Tomaz and a $12 million transfer for a film honoring his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.


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