Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in US after losing Brazil election

Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil's opposition leader, has arrived in the United States after losing the recent presidential election. Officials confirmed that the US State Department had granted him and his family visas prior to his departure.

Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, had been under investigation for corruption, money laundering, and tax evasion in Brazil. He was also ordered to surrender his passport as part of the probe.

US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the election results, describing them as 'rigged' and criticizing the process. He stated that the election 'looked very bad' and 'so corrupt,' though he did not endorse any candidate.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the newly elected president, secured 51.75% of the vote, defeating Bolsonaro with 48.25%. Lula, a former factory worker and leader of the left-wing Partido dos Trabalhadores, won a historic fourth term.

Lula thanked Brazilians for their support after the election, while Trump claimed he 'gets along very well' with the new leader despite his criticism of the election's integrity.

The election was described as extremely close, with many calling it a significant moment in South American politics, marking a shift away from right-wing dominance.