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Bolsonaro clan still strong in Brazil despite Flávio's defeat and…

Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil three days after losing to Lula, defying a court, and has not conceded, though his own Liberal Party acknowledged the result.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:08 PM ET, Friday, October 30, 2026

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First reported by AP News: “The Bolsonaro clan is still strong in Brazilian politics despite Flávio’s defeat and flight to US”, with reporting from NBC News, ABC News, PBS NewsHour, CBS News and NPR.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 3:08 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Brazilian, Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil, US.
BBN covered this story before: Trump Won't Back Bolsonaro's Claim, Andrew Probe, Georgia Race (October 30).

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AP NewsThe Bolsonaro clan is still strong in Brazilian politics despite Flávio’s defeat and flight to US
NBC NewsFlavio Bolsonaro and family to receive U.S. visas after fleeing Brazil following election loss facts used on air
ABC News'I did not flee Brazil,' Bolsonaro says after landing in US following election defeat - ABC News October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
PBS NewsHourBrazil's Flávio Bolsonaro flees to U.S. after election loss facts used on air
CBS NewsFlávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil, lands in U.S. after losing presidential election - CBS News October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
NPRBrazilian political drama unfolds as defeated Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami : NPR October 28, 2026 · facts used on air

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFlávio Bolsonaro lost Brazil's presidential election to Lula on Sunday, a shock because he was favored, and three days later he left the country in defiance of a court, according to PBS.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThree days. Most families can't agree on a restaurant in that time, let alone Ecuador.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThey flew to Argentina, then on a private plane to Ecuador, then landed in Miami Wednesday morning.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA State Department official told ABC News the family is getting visas.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDid he at least concede before boarding?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNo. NBC says he plans to seek annulment over alleged voter irregularities, though his Liberal Party has acknowledged Lula's win.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe denies any wrongdoing in the cases against him.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHis own party conceded first?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt did. He says the family is safe in the United States, given what he calls the weaponization of justice in Brazil.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDad did something similar in twenty twenty-two.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrock, take us home, buddy!

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Oct 28Bolsonaro claims presidency; Alaska Senate twist; Ernie Johnson · New York Post
Oct 28Flávio Bolsonaro claims fraud in Brazil's presidential election · Financial Times
Oct 29Flávio Bolsonaro and family land in Miami after fleeing Brazil · AP News
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