Defeated election candidate Bolsonaro thanks Trump and says he will lead Brazil opposition from US
Flavio Bolsonaro has insisted he is the "true elected president of Brazil" despite losing the country's run-off vote to incumbent leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Flávio Bolsonaro announced plans to lead Brazil's opposition from the United States following his defeat in the 2026 presidential election. On October 28, 2026, he revealed his family had moved to the US due to concerns about political persecution in Brazil. Bolsonaro vowed to continue advocating for his supporters while abroad, saying, "I have brought my family to the United States, where we are safe."
He accused election officials and courts of unfair practices, demanding the annulment of Lula da Silva's victory without presenting evidence. Bolsonaro expressed fear of restrictions on his freedom and political activities, clarifying he did not flee Brazil but left for it. He denied any arrest warrants against him, stating he had not committed any crime.
Bolsonaro pledged to continue his political work from the US, speaking for allies unable to do so in Brazil. He emphasized he would not abandon supporters and called on the international community to address the situation in Brazil, deeming it unacceptable.
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