Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro flees to U.S. after election loss
Another member of Brazil's Bolsonaro family has found haven from possible prosecution by fleeing to the U.S., where they have an ally in President Trump. Just three days after losing Brazil's presidential election, Flávio Bolsonaro, who faces multiple criminal investigations, defied a Brazilian court and left the country. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Brian Winter of America's Quarterly.
Flavio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian right-wing presidential candidate, arrived in the United States with his family on Wednesday. He declared himself the legitimate leader of Brazil, despite losing the recent election to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro fled Brazil after the Supreme Court ordered him to surrender his passports.
He has faced criminal investigations for alleged financial crimes, which he claims are a political persecution by left-leaning justices. US President Donald Trump has not commented on Bolsonaro's statements, but the US State Department has granted visas for Bolsonaro and his family to enter the country.
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