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Brazilians in South Florida react to Flávio Bolsonaro's arrival in Florida after election loss
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly arrived in Florida with his family after losing Brazil's presidential election, amid U.S. plans to issue visas for their entry.
- Argentina's National Directorate of Migration stated Bolsonaro and his family were en route to Ecuador after leaving Brazil and stopping in Argentina, with no confirmation on their final destination.
- Bolsonaro left Brazil following an order to surrender his passports, which were canceled after he missed the deadline; he is under investigation for suspected money laundering related to Brazil's betting industry.
- Some Brazilian passengers arriving in Miami expressed support for Bolsonaro and concern over Brazil's political future, while political analysts noted his departure could complicate U.S. relations and raise asylum questions.
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called Bolsonaro's departure "shameful," reflecting tensions following Bolsonaro's election defeat.
