Bolsonaro reportedly heads to US
The gist
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left for the US after failing to hand in his passports.
His whereabouts are unconfirmed, and Argentina denies he crossed its territory.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026Flávio Bolsonaro loses the presidential runoff to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a shock result after he was favored to win.
- Oct 26, 2026Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes orders Bolsonaro to turn in his passports within 24 hours as part of a money laundering probe.
- Oct 27, 2026Bolsonaro misses the deadline; federal police cancel his passports and search for him.