Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself Brazil’s ‘leader’ in Miami
By The BriefBrief
Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate, said he was the country’s “elected president” after arriving in Miami, then downgraded the claim to “leader,” according to Buenos Aires Times. Other reports say he left Brazil after refusing an order to surrender his passports; the Supreme Court justice’s passport order followed Lula’s election victory.
WHO:Flávio Bolsonaro
WHAT:Flávio Bolsonaro claimed to be Brazil’s elected president, then described himself as the country’s leader.
WHEN:Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 8:18 AM ET
WHERE:Miami, USA
WHY:He made the claim after arriving in the United States following his election defeat.
How this story developed (showing 8 of 8 earlier reports)
