The Bolsonaro Family Playbook: Lose, Cry Fraud, and Run to Trump’s America
Brazil’s Supreme court tried to strip Flávio Bolsonaro's passport, but the Trump administration granted him a visa, according to reports. The post The Bolsonaro Family Playbook: Lose, Cry Fraud, and Run to Trump’s America appeared first on The Intercept .
Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, was reportedly granted U.S. visas following his loss in the presidential election. He had previously lost to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by more than 4 million votes. Despite his claims that he never considered leaving the country, Flávio sought asylum in the U.S. shortly after the election, following in the footsteps of his father, who had fled to the U.S. after losing the 2023 election.
The two share a close relationship, with Flávio's brother Eduardo also receiving green cards for his family and living in the U.S. Both brothers have been accused of various wrongdoing, including attempts to interfere in the U.S. election, money laundering, and ties to a billion-dollar money-laundering scheme. The story highlights the similar modus operandi of the Bolsonaro family, who seek to discredit elections and cling to personal power, ultimately fleeing to the U.S. when their lies and corruption catch up with them.
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