Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro arrived at Opa-locka Executive Airport near Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, following his reported defeat in Brazil’s presidential election against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil after failing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports by Tuesday. He remains under investigation over suspected money laundering involving the country’s betting industry.
Brazilian President Lula described the senator’s departure as “shameful.” Reactions among travelers arriving in Miami were mixed, with some expressing little surprise at the development.
Bolsonaro’s legal situation and future plans in the United States remain uncertain as scrutiny of his departure continues.
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Breaking News: Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in Florida, according to a U.S. official, after his election loss in Brazil, fleeing his country after authorities canceled his passports as part of a money-laundering investigation. https://t.co/GE9uLCIZ2U
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 28, 2026
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