Flávio Bolsonaro Flees to Miami After Brazil Election Defeat to Lula

Far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro is en route to Miami, Florida, after a jet carrying him departed Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Wednesday morning. The flight is expected to land mid-morning, according to flight tracking data and local reports. Bolsonaro's departure follows his loss in Sunday's presidential runoff to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who secured a narrow victory. After the results, Bolsonaro went silent for over 24 hours, sparking speculation about his whereabouts. Argentine migration authorities confirmed he entered Argentina by land on Tuesday night before flying out of Ecuador. The move has drawn intense scrutiny, as Bolsonaro has repeatedly cast doubt on Brazil's electoral system without evidence. His flight to the United States, a common destination for political exiles, raises questions about his political future and the stability of Brazil's democratic transition. Analysts say the senator's exit could deepen divisions in a nation already polarized by a bitter campaign. With Lula set to take office on January 1, all eyes are on how Bolsonaro's departure will shape Brazil's political landscape in the weeks ahead.