How Bolsonaro Fled Brazil: Decoys, a Private Jet and a Friend in the White House

By: Philip Wegmann · Ryan Dubé · Samantha Pearson · Vera Bergengruen

29 October 2026 at 04:00

After losing Brazil’s election, Flávio Bolsonaro fled to Miami in an elaborate operation aided by Trump’s inner circle and Argentina’s president.

Latin America’s Right-Wing Surge Suddenly Seems Vulnerable

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By: Juan Forero · Ryan Dubé · Samantha Pearson

29 October 2026 at 03:00

Lula’s victory leaves Brazil and Mexico under leftist rule, complicating the Trump administration’s ambitions of building a conservative regional alliance.

Bolsonaro Lands in Miami After Fleeing Brazil

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By: Samantha Pearson

29 October 2026 at 00:28

The defeated presidential candidate faces criminal investigations in his home country, which had canceled his passports.

Bolsonaro Lands in Miami After Fleeing Brazil

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By: Samantha Pearson

28 October 2026 at 21:48

The defeated presidential candidate faces criminal investigations in his home country, which had canceled his passports.

Bolsonaro Lands in Miami After Fleeing Brazil

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By: Samantha Pearson

28 October 2026 at 17:09

The defeated presidential candidate faces two criminal investigations in his home country, which had canceled his passports.

Bolsonaro Fled Brazil to Argentina and Boarded Flight En Route to Miami

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By: Samantha Pearson

28 October 2026 at 16:05

The defeated presidential candidate faces two criminal investigations in his home country, which had canceled his passports.

Flavio Bolsonaro Fled Brazil to Argentina, Boarded Flight to Ecuador

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By: Samantha Pearson

28 October 2026 at 13:58

The defeated presidential candidate faces two criminal investigations in his home country, which had canceled his passports.

U.S. to Issue Visa for Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro as Questions Swirl About His Location

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By: Samantha Pearson · Vera Bergengruen

28 October 2026 at 01:22

Brazil canceled Bolsonaro’s passports after he defied a Supreme Court order to turn over the documents, a Brazilian official said.

Brazil Cancels Bolsonaro’s Passports as Questions Swirl About His Location

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By: Samantha Pearson · Silvina Frydlewsky

27 October 2026 at 22:57

Flávio Bolsonaro, under Supreme Court investigation for alleged financial crimes, was barred from leaving Brazil after his election loss on Sunday.

How Brazil’s Lula Pulled Off an Upset No One Saw Coming

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By: Samantha Pearson

27 October 2026 at 03:00

Three weeks ago, even his allies expected defeat. Grassroots mobilization and fears of lost benefits fueled his stunning reversal.

Lula Wins Fourth Term in Brazil Election Upset

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By: Samantha Pearson

26 October 2026 at 05:13

The 80-year-old president defeated Flávio Bolsonaro to extend one of Latin America’s longest political careers.

Death Threats, Lawsuits and Billions in Play: The Battle Over Moving Russian Oil

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By: Joe Wallace · Samantha Pearson

26 October 2026 at 06:00

A former Deutsche Bank executive got into business with the kingpins of Russia’s shadow fleet. Then it all went south.

Lula Clings to Power in Brazil Election Upset

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By: Samantha Pearson

26 October 2026 at 05:13

The 80-year-old president defeated Flávio Bolsonaro to extend one of Latin America’s longest political careers.

Lula Clings to Power in Brazil Election Upset

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By: Samantha Pearson

26 October 2026 at 04:10

The 80-year-old president defeated Flávio Bolsonaro to extend one of Latin America’s longest political careers.

Lula, a Giant of Latin America’s Left, Fights for One Last Shot at Power

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By: Samantha Pearson

24 October 2026 at 05:00

The Brazilian president has an uphill battle to revive his once-magnetic hold on voters.

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