Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has arrived in Miami following his recent election defeat in Brazil. He faces ongoing legal investigations back home.
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro recently traveled to Miami, Florida. He left Brazil following his defeat in the presidential election last Sunday.
Also, his arrival ends days of mystery regarding his location. Reports previously suggested he had traveled through Argentina to reach the United States.
Next, Brazilian authorities canceled his passport. He failed to turn it in for an ongoing criminal investigation. He denies any wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized the departure. He noted that innocent people have nothing to hide or fear.
Then, police searched border crossings for evidence of his travel. They found no proof he left Brazil at that early stage.
After that, flight data confirmed his journey from Argentina to Ecuador. Finally, a private jet carried him from Ecuador to the Miami airport.
Still, photographers captured him leaving the plane on Wednesday. His team used umbrellas to shield him from the waiting press.
However, the senator faces two major legal investigations in Brazil. One case involves large bank transfers related to a film project.
Additionally, he faces allegations of money laundering. He maintains his innocence regarding both of these active court cases.
Finally, he will lose his parliamentary immunity on January 31. This date marks the end of his current eight-year Senate term.