Townhall··Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:45 PM

Right-Wing Brazilian Presidential Candidate Reportedly Flees Brazil Amid Calls for His Arrest

Right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil following his surprise defeat over the weekend to incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, despite expectations of a broader right-wing sweep. His reported departure came just a day after Lula’s government demanded that he surrender his passport and prevented him from leaving the country, amid discussions among left-wing government officials about imprisoning their political opponent.

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