U.S. granting visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and family

The U.S. government has decided to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family following the Brazilian presidential election, which saw Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeat the younger Bolsonaro, according to a senior Trump administration official speaking to Axios. This decision comes in the wake of Brazil's Supreme Court ordering Flávio Bolsonaro to surrender his passports and prevent him from leaving the country, a move stemming from an ongoing investigation into allegations of money laundering.

Flávio Bolsonaro has maintained his innocence in the matter. The U.S. administration, however, declined to provide further comment until the Bolsonaro family is safely relocated to the United States. It is worth noting that President Trump and his administration have consistently supported the Bolsonaro family, with the president dismissing the prosecution of the elder Bolsonaro as a "witch hunt."

Jair Bolsonaro was previously convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for allegedly plotting a coup to overturn the 2022 election, although he is currently under house arrest due to health issues. The Trump administration has targeted Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who presided over the prosecution, with visa restrictions and sanctions, which have since been lifted.

Moreover, the administration imposed hefty tariffs on Brazilian imports in 2025, further deepening the rift between the two nations.