Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's true leader after fleeing to US
Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in the United States on Wednesday to start a self-imposed exile, insisting he is his country's rightful leader.
The move comes as Brazil remains in a state of political turmoil following a dramatic runoff election on Sunday. In that contest, leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, to secure a third term in office.
Flavio Bolsonaro's arrival in Florida marks a decisive break from the political crisis that has gripped his country. His insistence on being the country's rightful leader, despite the election results, signals a defiant stance that will likely deepen the nation's ongoing instability.
International reaction
it's unlikely that the United States will get involved into questioning the results of the Brazilian election
Political analysts suggest that Flavio Bolsonaro's attempt to turn a domestic dispute into a wider international issue will not be successful. The expert warns that he is likely to lose the grip of the opposition, creating a vacuum that others will seek to occupy.
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