Trump and His Aides Helped Bolsonaro Flee Brazil and Enter U.S.

President Trump ensured Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost a presidential election in Brazil and faces multiple criminal investigations there, could enter the United States, U.S. officials said.

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• Desk: Politics
• Filed: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:15:27 GMT
• Status: Developing — the desk is updating this file

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