Brazilian authorities have cancelled Senator Flavio Bolsonaro’s passports following his defeat in the presidential election. Meanwhile, reports suggest he may have travelled to the United States, although his whereabouts remain unclear.
Bolsonaro, 45, lost Sunday’s election to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He challenged the result and said he would pursue legal action. However, his political allies and party members have accepted the outcome.
On Monday, Bolsonaro claimed in a social media video that authorities had ordered him to surrender his passports. He said he would comply, but officials reported that he had not handed them over by Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities Investigate His Movements
A police source confirmed the passport cancellation to AFP. However, the source also said authorities had no formal record of Bolsonaro leaving Brazil.
Reuters reported that Bolsonaro had left the country for the United States. Nevertheless, Brazilian officials have not publicly confirmed his destination.
Argentina’s security ministry and migration authorities also denied reports that he had entered the neighbouring country.
Bolsonaro’s lawyer declined to comment, while the US Embassy in Brazil did not immediately respond to a request for information.
Election Dispute Adds to Legal Pressure
Bolsonaro faces scrutiny in several cases, including a corruption investigation into financing for a biographical film about his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro. His father is under house arrest over allegations of plotting a coup.
Meanwhile, Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into possible foreign funding and online manipulation during the election campaign.
Lula secured a decisive victory, receiving around 4.4 million more votes than Bolsonaro. However, Bolsonaro disputed the outcome, alleging irregularities in voting procedures and campaign spending.
US President Donald Trump also questioned the election’s credibility, describing it as potentially rigged. His remarks added to the controversy surrounding Brazil’s closely watched political transition.
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