How Flávio Bolsonaro Fled Brazil and Reached Miami: Flight Path and Details
After leaving Brazil, Flávio Bolsonaro took an unusual route before appearing in Miami.
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family traveled through Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami after his loss in the presidential runoff. Leaving Brazil for Argentina on Tuesday, they then proceeded to Ecuador, arriving in Florida the day after U.S. President Donald Trump's administration granted them visas.
Bolsonaro, who is under investigation for corruption, money laundering, and foreign exchange violations, has denied any wrongdoing, claiming the case is political persecution. A Brazilian judge ordered him to surrender his passports by Tuesday noon. Upon entering Argentina, Bolsonaro used an Italian passport, leaving no record at Brazilian checkpoints.
The U.S. State Department issued visas for Bolsonaro and his family to enter the United States. Lula's victory, securing 51.8% of the votes, marks his fourth term as president, beginning on January 5, 2027.
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