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Bolsonaro Fleeing Brazil After Election Loss
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro boards private flight to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil.
In brief
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro boards private flight to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil. Flavio Bolsonaro, defeated in Brazil's presidential election, fled to Ecuador with family after his passports were cancelled. Originally reported by France24.
Bolsonaro Fleeing Brazil
Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro boarded a flight to Ecuador after fleeing Brazil.
Family Arrives in Argentina
Bolsonaro, his wife and two daughters arrived in Argentina on Tuesday night before boarding a private flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador.
US Welcomes Bolsonaro
US official confirmed Washington would welcome Bolsonaro, issuing visas for his family to enter the United States.
Bolsonaro's Departure Timeline
Bolsonaro was given 24 hours to hand in passports but deadline lapsed, leading to passport cancellation.
Lula's Reaction
President Lula called Bolsonaro's departure 'shameful' and said his rival should have stayed to prove innocence.
Bolsonaro's Past Flight
Former president Jair Bolsonaro previously fled to the United States after refusing to concede to Lula in 2022.
Family's Unclear Status
Bolsonaro's whereabouts remain unknown as family members declined to comment on his location.
The key point
Flavio Bolsonaro, defeated in Brazil's presidential election, fled to Ecuador with family after his passports were cancelled.