Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after leaving Brazil despite a Supreme Federal Court (STF) order requiring him to surrender his passports to federal authorities.
The senator traveled with his wife, Fernanda Bolsonaro, and their two daughters. According to Reuters, the family arrived aboard a private aircraft that landed at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
The trip followed Flávio Bolsonaro’s defeat in Brazil’s presidential runoff election on Sunday, October 25, when incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection.
The senator’s departure has drawn attention to an ongoing judicial investigation and the potential legal consequences of leaving Brazil while subject to travel restrictions.
Supreme Court Order and Ongoing Investigation
The travel restrictions were imposed by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes as part of an investigation involving allegations of money laundering.
The court ordered the senator to surrender his passports to Brazil’s Federal Police and restricted his ability to leave the country.
According to Brazilian media reports, Bolsonaro had previously stated that he intended to comply with the judicial order and did not plan to leave Brazil.
However, he subsequently traveled abroad without surrendering the documents within the established deadline.
As of Wednesday, there was no confirmed arrest warrant against the senator.
Flight Route Included Argentina and Ecuador
According to information attributed to Argentina’s National Directorate of Migration, Bolsonaro and his family entered Argentina on Tuesday evening, October 27, through the Tancredo Neves International Bridge near Puerto Iguazú.
The family subsequently boarded a private aircraft operated by Baires Fly, which traveled to Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The aircraft then continued to Miami, arriving on Wednesday morning.
Images distributed by CNN documented the senator’s arrival in Florida.
US Government Addresses Entry Into the Country
A U.S. State Department official told Reuters that the American government would grant visas to Bolsonaro and his family, allowing them to enter the United States.
President Donald Trump also publicly expressed support for the senator’s arrival.
The development comes amid diplomatic disagreements between Brazil and the United States over political and judicial matters involving members of the Bolsonaro family.
As of Wednesday, there was no confirmed public information indicating that Bolsonaro had formally requested asylum in the United States.
The senator continues to hold a seat in Brazil’s Federal Senate, with his current term scheduled to end in February 2027.
