Fastrack · Flávio Bolsonaro to Get US Visas After Election Loss

The State Department will issue US visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family. He lost Brazil's presidential runoff to Lula.

Bolsonaro has not conceded, but his own party has.
Bolsonaro sought annulment after the high court extended voting hours.
Lula requested the extension, citing public transportation failures.
His wife and two daughters are reportedly traveling with him.

Why it matters: Brazilian authorities opened a money laundering investigation into Bolsonaro. On Monday they demanded his Brazilian and Italian passports.

President Donald Trump told reporters Monday the results seemed "rigged."
His father, Jair Bolsonaro, is serving over 27 years for a coup attempt.

The story so far

14 steps · since Oct 13

Oct 13–20
Oct 21Lula, Bolsonaro Deadlocked Ahead of Brazil's Sunday Runoff29 sources
Oct 23Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Tight Brazil Runoff43 sources
Oct 25Lula Wins Brazil Runoff Over Flávio Bolsonaro91 sources
Oct 26
Oct 278:11 AMFlavio Bolsonaro Reportedly Flees to US After Election Loss48 sources
Oct 275:25 PMFlávio Bolsonaro to Get US Visas After Election LossYou are hereLatest

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Where they split: Coverage differs on whether Bolsonaro's exit is described as a defeated candidate's travel or as fleeing Brazil.

Center11 sources

Associated Press11hSenior US official says Flavio Bolsonaro and family will be granted U.S. visas after election loss Axios11hU.S. granting visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and family Bloomberg11hUS to Issue Visas to Brazilian Election Loser Flavio Bolsonaro Chicago Tribune11hBrazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro and family will get US visas after election loss, State Department says CTV News11hBrazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro will get U.S. visa after election loss: U.S. State Department Japan Times8hU.S. to give visa to Brazilian election loser Bolsonaro Jerusalem Post3hFlavio Bolsonaro and family to receive US visas after leaving Brazil, State Department says NPR6hU.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear PennLive9hBrazil’s Bolsonaro and family will get US visas after election loss, State Department says Semafor10hUS offers visa to Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro as he flees corruption charges Sky News11hBolsonaro and family granted US visas after election loss

Left coverage, 7 sources: The left frames the story around the US government extending visas to a defeated candidate.

The Independent1hTrump grants Flavio Bolsonaro and family US visas after losing Brazil's presidential election ABC News4hBolsonaro lands in US days after election defeat: Sources Al Jazeera11hFlavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after election loss, US says will grant visa CBS News11hU.S. issuing visas to Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro and family after he lost presidential election, official says Mediaite10hTrump State Department Grants Visa to Fleeing Bolsonaro, Who’s Facing Money Laundering Probe Political Wire9hU.S. Opens Door to Flávio Bolsonaro Politico10hTrump administration grants Flávio Bolsonaro visa after election loss

Right coverage, 5 sources: The right frames it as Bolsonaro fleeing Brazil, drawing parallels to his father's 2022 path.

Washington Examiner11hFlavio Bolsonaro to be issued visa by State Department after fleeing Brazil Daily Mail11hUS will issue visa to Flavio Bolsonaro after he fled Brazil following election loss... as he defies order to give up his passport New York Post10hFlavio Bolsonaro and family issued visas to enter the US after fleeing Brazil Newsmax11hUS to Grant Visas to Bolsonaro After Brazil Loss Twitchy14hWOW! Flavio Bolsonaro Escapes Brazilian Regime With Family, Headed to FL As Trump Offers Protection

What’s next: Bolsonaro was reportedly set to arrive in the US on Tuesday evening.

Brazil's investigation continues under travel restrictions he appears to have bypassed.
How did Bolsonaro leave Brazil despite travel restrictions tied to the investigation?
Will Brazil seek his return, and how would the US respond?
How long does Bolsonaro plan to stay in the United States?