Trump and aides helped Flávio Bolsonaro leave Brazil and enter the U.S., officials say

Summary

U.S. officials said President Trump ensured that Flávio Bolsonaro could enter the United States, and that Trump and his aides helped him leave Brazil. Bolsonaro lost a presidential election in Brazil and faces multiple criminal investigations there. The Straits Times reported that Lula is set to gain from the Bolsonaro family's flight, because the departure weakens an emboldened conservative opposition in Brazil's Congress.

Timeline

1. The New York Times

   29 Oct 2026, 16:53 UTCSource ↗

   Trump and his aides helped Flávio Bolsonaro flee Brazil and enter the U.S., according to U.S. officials, who said Trump ensured Bolsonaro could enter the country despite losing Brazil's presidential election and facing criminal investigations there.

2. The Straits Times

   29 Oct 2026, 19:21 UTCSource ↗

   Bolsonaro's departure weakens an emboldened conservative opposition in Brazil's Congress, and the outlet reports that President Lula will reap gains from the Bolsonaro family's flight.