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Why Bolsonaro says U.S. took him in: Trump ‘convinced’ Brazil is no longer a democracy

World·Terrence McCoy·4 days ago
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Democracy Dies in Darkness

After losing an election, sneaking to Miami and proclaiming himself rightful president, Flávio Bolsonaro says in an interview that the U.S. is a refuge where “institutions still work.”

Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil's right-wing candidate who recently lost in his bid for the presidency, poses for a portrait in Aventura, Florida, on Thursday. (Saul Martinez/For The Washington Post)

AVENTURA, Fla. — Flávio Bolsonaro was eyeing a chocolate-frosted doughnut with sprinkles. The baked good beckoned to him from a countertop at a co-working place. He slid over.

“Can I eat that?” he asked.