Former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in the U.S., according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Earlier Tuesday, amid reports Bolsonaro had left Brazil just two days after he lost his presidential bid, a senior State Department official told ABC News the department would allow Bolsonaro and his family to enter the U.S. and issue them visas.

Earlier Tuesday, Brazilian authorities said they were unaware of Flávio Bolsonaro's whereabouts and were investigating whether he fled to the U.S., according to authorities familiar with the investigation.

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Bolsonaro in a runoff election Sunday.

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