Flávio Bolsonaro flees to US after Brazil election defeat
Financial Times's headline. Reported by Financial Times, The New York Times, El País English, The New York Times World, Buenos Aires Times.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The New York Times, Flávio Bolsonaro was trying to reach the United States after Brazilian police asked him to hand over his passports over links to an investigation. The Buenos Aires Times reported that he is said to be seeking political asylum from Donald Trump after allegedly defying a court order to surrender his passports. El País English said associates of the far-right leader and US officials confirm he left Brazil after defying a judge's order. The Financial Times reported that he arrived in Florida on Tuesday evening. The story is developing, and the sources give no further detail on his status.
Key points
- The New York Times reported that Brazilian police asked Flávio Bolsonaro to hand over his passports over links to an investigation.
- The Buenos Aires Times reported he is said to be seeking political asylum from Donald Trump.
- El País English said associates and US officials confirm he left Brazil after defying a judge's order.
- The Financial Times reported he arrived in Florida on Tuesday evening.
What we know
- Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil, according to El País English, citing associates and US officials.
- Brazilian police asked him to hand over his passports, according to The New York Times.
- He arrived in Florida on Tuesday evening, according to the Financial Times.
What we don't know
- The sources do not describe the current status of his asylum request, if any.
Sources differ: The Buenos Aires Times says he is seeking asylum, while the other sources do not mention asylum.
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Flávio Bolsonaro flees to US after Brazil election defeat. According to The New York Times, Flávio Bolsonaro was trying to reach the United States after Brazilian police asked him to hand over his passports over links to an investigation. The Buenos Aires Times reported that he is said to be seeking political asylum from Donald Trump after allegedly defying a court order to surrender his passports. El País English said associates of the far-right leader and US officials confirm he left Brazil after defying a judge's order. The Financial Times reported that he arrived in Florida on Tuesday evening. The story is developing, and the sources give no further detail on his status. Covered by 5 publications. Financial Times: Flávio Bolsonaro flees to US after Brazil election defeat. The New York Times: Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil for the. U.S. After Election Defeat. El País English: Flávio Bolsonaro flees to the United States after election defeat to Lula. The New York Times World: Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil for the. U.S. After Election Defeat. Buenos Aires Times: Reports: Flávio Bolsonaro flees to United States after Brazil election defeat.
Who is covering it
- Financial Times United Kingdom Flávio Bolsonaro flees to US after Brazil election defeat Rightwing politician and son of jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro arrived in Florida on Tuesday evening 28 Oct · Tier 1
- The New York Times United States Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil for the. U.S. After Election Defeat Mr. Bolsonaro was trying to get to the United States after the Brazilian police asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- El País English Spain Flávio Bolsonaro flees to the United States after election defeat to Lula Associates of the far-right leader and US officials confirm that he left Brazil after defying a judge’s order to surrender his passports 27 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times World United States Flávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil for the. U.S. After Election Defeat Mr. Bolsonaro was trying to get to the United States after the Brazilian police asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Buenos Aires Times Argentina Reports: Flávio Bolsonaro flees to United States after Brazil election defeat Defeated presidential candidate is said to be seeking political asylum from Donald Trump after allegedly defying a court order to surrender his passports. Leer más 27 Oct · Tier 3
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