U.S. Grants Visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and Family After Election Defeat

U.S. Grants Visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and Family After Election Defeat

According to NPR, the United States announced on 28 October that it will issue visas to former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, after his defeat in the 26 October election. The visa decision follows a series of legal disputes in Brazil. On 26 October, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered Bolsonaro to surrender all passports and barred him from leaving the country amid a money-laundering probe.

After he missed the court-ordered deadline, the court cancelled his passports. Defying the order, Bolsonaro flew to the United States on 28 October, where he is now set to receive the visas.

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Verdict: Partially confirmed Confidence: 65% Claims: 3
At a glance

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's statement that federal police requested him to surrender his passports after visiting his imprisoned father was partially confirmed. The claim that the Supreme Court ordered the cancellation of Flavio Bolsonaro's passports after he did not surrender them lacks sufficient evidence. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordering Flavio Bolsonaro to surrender all passports and banning him from international travel during a money-laundering probe was partially confirmed. It was also partially confirmed that Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil after refusing to surrender his passports as ordered by the Supreme Court.

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October 28, 2026
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U.S. to Grant Visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and Family After Brazilian Election
U.S. to Grant Visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and Family After Brazilian Election

NPR • 28 Oct 01:58

The United States announced it will issue visas to former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family following his loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, amid ongoing investigations in Brazil.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center
US to grant visas to Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro after election defeat
US to grant visas to Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro after election defeat

Al Jazeera • 28 Oct 00:56

The Trump administration plans to issue visas to Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family following his departure from Brazil amid a money-laundering investigation and the recent presidential election.

Credibility 57% Manip. 32% Left
October 27, 2026
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U.S. State Department to Grant Visas to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro After Election Defeat
U.S. State Department to Grant Visas to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro After Election Defeat

NDTV • 27 Oct 21:51

A senior State Department official said visas will be issued to Flavio Bolsonaro and his family following his loss to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, while the senator faces multiple investigations in Brazil.

Credibility 68% Manip. 12% Center
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's Whereabouts Unclear After Passport Order
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro's Whereabouts Unclear After Passport Order

BBC • 27 Oct 21:35

Brazilian authorities have cancelled Flávio Bolsonaro's passports after he missed a court deadline, and reports suggest he may have traveled to the United States, though his lawyers say they have no information on his location.

Credibility 68% Manip. 30% Center
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro Flees to United States After Election Defeat
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro Flees to United States After Election Defeat

CBC • 27 Oct 18:35

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States following his loss in Sunday's presidential election and after missing a court-ordered deadline to surrender his passports.

Credibility 68% Manip. 38% Center
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro Flees to United States After Election Defeat
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro Flees to United States After Election Defeat

The Hindu • 27 Oct 18:31

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States following his loss in the October 25 presidential election and after missing a Supreme Court deadline to surrender his passports.

Credibility 57% Manip. 32% Center
Flavio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil After Court Orders Passport Surrender
Flavio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil After Court Orders Passport Surrender

NDTV • 27 Oct 18:12

Federal police say Flavio Bolsonaro departed Brazil hours after a Supreme Court order cancelled his passports, while authorities confirm no official record of his exit.

Credibility 68% Manip. 45% Center
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro flies to U.S. as visas are approved amid passport dispute
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro flies to U.S. as visas are approved amid passport dispute

The Globe and Mail • 27 Oct 18:09

Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil after refusing a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports and is set to receive U.S. visas for himself and his family, while the election result solidifies Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory.

Credibility 71% Manip. 12% Center
Brazilian Supreme Court Cancels Flávio Bolsonaro's Passports After Missed Deadline
Brazilian Supreme Court Cancels Flávio Bolsonaro's Passports After Missed Deadline

BBC • 27 Oct 17:08

The Supreme Court ordered the cancellation of former presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's passports after he did not surrender them, amid ongoing investigations into alleged money laundering and foreign funding of his campaign.

Credibility 78% Manip. 9% Center
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro's passports revoked amid post-election controversy
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro's passports revoked amid post-election controversy

CNA • 27 Oct 17:06

Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil's right-wing senator, had his passports cancelled after he claimed to be barred from leaving the country following his defeat in the presidential election.

Credibility 66% Manip. 9% Center
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly leaves country after election defeat
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly leaves country after election defeat

The Guardian • 27 Oct 16:24

Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator and presidential candidate, is said to be traveling to the United States after missing a deadline to surrender his passport following his loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly departs Brazil for United States after election loss
Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly departs Brazil for United States after election loss

Euronews.com • 27 Oct 16:03

Multiple sources say Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the U.S. following his defeat in the presidential election, while his passports have been cancelled and no official exit record exists.

Credibility 66% Manip. 9% Center
October 26, 2026
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Brazilian Supreme Court Bars Senator Flávio Bolsonaro from Leaving Country
Brazilian Supreme Court Bars Senator Flávio Bolsonaro from Leaving Country

The Guardian • 26 Oct 21:56

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered senator Flávio Bolsonaro to surrender all passports and prohibited him from traveling abroad amid a money-laundering investigation.

Credibility 72% Manip. 28% Center
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro says federal police requested his passports
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro says federal police requested his passports

Reuters • 26 Oct 20:38

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro announced that federal police asked him to surrender his passports after visiting his incarcerated father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, and said he will comply.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center