Flavio Bolsonaro Flees to US After Election Defeat

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro traveled to the United States following his presidential election defeat and a disputed passport surrender order. Sources report the move could strain diplomatic relations between Brazil and Washington.

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro traveled to the United States following his defeat in the presidential election, defying a Supreme Court passport surrender order, three sources said on Monday evening.