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Flávio Bolsonaro meets Eduardo in Florida after leaving Brazil
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro met his brother Eduardo in Florida after leaving Brazil.
Flávio is a Brazilian senator and a former presidential candidate who lost the election.
He left after a Supreme Court minister ordered him to hand over his passports to Brazil’s Federal Police.
The US State Department will issue visas for Flávio and his family and allow them to enter the country, a senior official told CNN Brasil.
The brothers are discussing their next steps, according to allies.
Flávio may give an interview on Wednesday to explain why he left Brazil.
The interview could clarify what he plans to do next, but no further plans were reported.
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro met his brother Eduardo in Florida after leaving Brazil.
Flávio had lost the presidential election less than 48 hours before leaving, according to Exame.
The departure followed an order by Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes concerning Flávio’s passports and travel.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Flávio of disrespecting his voters and leaving the country secretly.
Flávio and Eduardo were planning next steps, including a possible interview on Wednesday, CNN Brasil reported.
- Who
- Senator Flávio Bolsonaro met his brother Eduardo Bolsonaro in Florida.
- What
- Flávio left Brazil and met Eduardo in the United States after losing the presidential election.
- When
- The meeting was reported on October 28, 2026. Flávio left less than 48 hours after his election defeat.
- Where
- Florida, United States.
- Why
- CNN Brasil reported that Flávio left after a court order concerning his passports and travel. Lula said Flávio should have stayed in Brazil to answer accusations.
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Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered Flávio to hand over his ordinary and diplomatic passports and not leave Brazil.
Flávio left Brazil for the United States, according to Exame.
Lula criticized Flávio’s departure during remarks to supporters in Brasília.
CNN Brasil reported that Flávio had met Eduardo in Florida and that they were considering a Wednesday interview.
- Meeting place
- Florida, United States
- Flávio Bolsonaro
- Senator for PL-RJ
- Court order
- Alexandre de Moraes ordered Flávio to hand over his ordinary and diplomatic passports and not leave Brazil.
- Lula’s remarks
- October 27, 2026, in Brasília
- Planned interview
- Wednesday, according to CNN Brasil
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What people are saying
Lamento a falta de respeito que ele teve com os eleitores dele.
quem não deve, não teme
o cidadão que sai escondido do país é porque deve alguma coisa
Lamento que ele tenha saído do Brasil, porque ele poderia ficar aqui e provar que as acusações que estão na imprensa não são verdadeiras.