Flávio Bolsonaro investigations: Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has fled the country for the United States, where he declared himself Brazil’s “true president” before withdrawing the claim.

Bolsonaro arrived in Miami with his family on Wednesday (October 28). Shortly afterwards, he published a letter claiming to be the “true president”, despite his own party recognising Lula’s victory. He later deleted the letter and issued another describing himself as “the leader of Brazil”, The Guardian reported.

The escape had been planned as a contingency in case he lost, Brazilian newspaper O’ Globo reported. Flávio’s brother, Eduardo, a former congressman, has been in self-imposed exile in Texas since February 2025 and secured a green card last July.

The US State Department on Tuesday (October 27) said it would grant visas to Flávio and his family.…