US to admit Bolsonaro, family after presidential election defeat in Brazil

Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil on Tuesday, two days after losing the country's presidential election. The U.S. Department of State said it will issue visas to Bolsonaro and his family and allow them to enter the U.S.

Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, two days after losing the country's presidential runoff to leftist incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The U.S. Department of State said it will issue visas to Bolsonaro and his family and allow them to enter the U.S.