Jair Bolsonaro flies to Florida in last days as president of Brazil, stoking speculation
Brazil has been in a state of high tension for nearly two months after left-wing politician Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was declared the victor of the presidential election. Many of Bolsonaro's supporters openly called for a military coup, with large crowds protesting outside of military barracks, urging them to seize power in Bolsonaro's favor.
The first is that he is planning to go into exile in the United States. On Jan. 1, his presidential immunity will expire, leaving him open to prosecution on a litany of charges. Two members of his inner circle told the New York Times in October that the president expressed fears that he may be sent to prison once his immunity expires.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jair Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the US ahead of Lula's inauguration | CNNBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States on Friday, according to CNN Brasil, two days before the inauguration of his successor, President-elect Luiz Inácio 'Lula' da Silva.
Read more »
Officials say Bolsonaro may have left Brazil for FloridaSAO PAULO (AP) — The office of Brazil’s vice president says he has become acting president, an indication that President Jair Bolsonaro has left the country and will break tradition by skipping the inauguration Sunday of his political nemesis, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Read more »
Brazil's outgoing leader appears to have left Brazil for FloridaThe press office of Bolsonaro’s Vice-President confirmed he is acting as president, which would happen while Bolsonaro was traveling and had left the country.
Read more »
Jair Bolsonaro may have left Brazil for Florida, will skip Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration: officialsJair Bolsonaro may have left Brazil for Florida, will skip Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's inauguration: officials
Read more »
Teary Bolsonaro calls loss unfair, condemns violence, flies to FloridaBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remained defiant in a teary farewell address on Friday, defending his record and saying the election that led to his ouster was not impartial, but condemning violence against the result.
Read more »
Tearful Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for US, avoiding presidential handoverBrazil's outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro leaves the country two days before his term ends, leaving his vice president in charge with the turnover of power to Lula da Silva on Sunday
Read more »