# Bolsonaro says no government help for US escape

> Bolsonaro claims he fled Brazil alone after election loss, avoiding government assistance.
- Title: Bolsonaro says no government help for US escape | Shortify
- Summary: Bolsonaro claims he fled Brazil alone after election loss, avoiding government assistance.
- Keywords: flavio bolsonaro, brazil, presidential election, travel ban, javier milei, argentina, ecuador, miami, lula, Buenos Aires Herald
- Source: Buenos Aires Herald — https://buenosairesherald.com/world/bolsonaro-on-escape-to-us-i-didnt-get-help-from-any-governments
- Author: Buenos Aires Herald
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:05:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: flavio bolsonaro, brazil, presidential election, travel ban, javier milei, argentina, ecuador, miami, lula, news
## Bolsonaro's escape route
Former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro fled to the United States after losing the runoff election.
## Arrival in Miami
He arrived in Miami on October 28, three days after losing the runoff against Luiz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva.
## Travel ban and escape
A travel ban was imposed on him the morning after the election, and he went missing in Brasília after posting a video saying he would comply.
## Crossing borders
He left Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, aboard a private plane that stopped in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to refuel.
## Bolsonaro's claim
Bolsonaro stated he 'didn't get any help from any governments' to leave Brazil, despite being under a travel ban.

> I didn’t get any help from any governments
## Argentina's investigation
Argentina is investigating whether officials used state resources to assist Bolsonaro's escape, including vehicles, personnel, and cash.
## Key takeaway

Former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro stated he received no government help to flee Brazil after losing the election, despite being under a travel ban.