Bolsonaro lands in US days after election defeat: Sources

Bolsonaro lands in US days after election defeat: Sources Incumbant Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Bolsonaro Sunday. Bolsonaro lands in US days after election defeat: Sources Eraldo Peres/AP Photo ByAicha El Hammar Castano, Shannon K. Kingston, and Ivan Pereira October 28, 2026, AM Share Former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in the U. S., according to two sources familiar with the matter. Earlier Tuesday, amid reports Bolsonaro had left Brazil just two days after he lost his presidential bid, a senior State Department official told ABC News the department would allow Bolsonaro and his family to enter the U. S. and issue them visas. Earlier Tuesday, Brazilian authorities said they were unaware of Flávio Bolsonaro's whereabouts and were investigating whether he fled to the U. S., according to authorities familiar with the investigation. Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026. Adriano Machado/Reuters President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Bolsonaro in a runoff election Sunday. Amy Acton says Trump, Vance should 'look at the facts' after Ramaswamy attack ad Oct 25 Trump told DOJ to sue to block Alaska Senate results if Republican narrowly loses Oct 23 Judge rules Trump DOJ 'unlawfully' fired Maurene Comey 1 day ago Bolsonaro is under investigation over a sports betting case and for probe into the production of a movie about his father Jair Bolsonaro, according to Brazilian authorities.   The Trump administration had been tracking Flavio Bolsonaro's plans and was expecting he would attempt to exit Brazil and head for the U. S., according to two U. S. officials familiar with the matter.  President Donald Trump said Monday without evidence that Brazil's election, "looked like another rigged election, frankly." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.