Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil and is on his way to Florida following a protection operation by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Flávio Bolsonaro has conceded defeat to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the Brazilian presidential election.

Lawmakers from Brazil's ruling Workers' Party asked a court on Tuesday to order the preventive detention of former presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and trigger an Interpol red notice, accusing him of fleeing to United States to evade Brazilian justice.

Brazil’s Supreme Court told the police to seize passport of Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential election, over his links to an investigation.

A Reuters-cited ally says Flávio Bolsonaro traveled to the United States despite a reported travel ban, while officials dispute his whereabouts and the circumstances of his departure.

Flavio Bolsonaro, defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, arrives at Brasilia President Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) during the run-off election in Brasilia, Brazil, on Oct. 25,

According to U.S. sources, the U.S. State Department will issue visas to the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family. A government official told the German Press Agency that they would be granted entry into the United States.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Former President Jair Bolsonaro, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) RIO ...