Defeated Brazilian President Bolsonaro Flees to Miami After Election Loss

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Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro has arrived in Miami, Florida, after refusing to surrender his passports following a Brazilian Supreme Court order. His family also accompanied him to the United States. Bolsonaro lost the recent presidential election to incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The US government granted them entry visas upon their arrival. This move comes after a contentious election and a period of political uncertainty in Brazil.