Bolsonaro Arrives In Miami

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - Brazilian senator, Flávio Bolsonaro, landed in Miami, United States, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, following his defeat in Sunday's presidential election. His arrival defied a Supreme Court order issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, which prohibited him from leaving Brazil and mandated the surrender of his regular and diplomatic passports within 24 hours. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured 51.75% of the vote against Flávio Bolsonaro's 48.25%, according to Brazil's electoral court, with Lula winning by over 4 million votes.

Flávio Bolsonaro's brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro, received him upon his arrival. The U.S. State Department confirmed plans to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, and President Donald Trump's administration authorized their entry. Flávio Bolsonaro faces multiple criminal investigations in Brazil, including allegations of money laundering and currency evasion. He is also under investigation in a separate case concerning the financing of a biographical film about his father.

His father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, serves a 27-year prison sentence under house arrest for attempting a coup following his 2022 election loss to Lula. Outlets including Hindustan Times, Anadolu Ajansı, and The Guardian reported Flávio Bolsonaro's departure and arrival, often citing Brazilian media such as O Globo and Folha de S.Paulo.