The defeated presidential candidate reached Miami following a period of persistent uncertainty regarding his international whereabouts. An investigation by BBC Verify tracked his specific transit route, which took him across borders from Brazil into Argentina and Ecuador. Meanwhile, the US State Department confirmed on Tuesday that it will grant visas to Bolsonaro and his family members. The investigative reporting detailing his journey was produced by Jenna Abaakouk alongside visual graphics from Sally Nicholls.
Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in the US after ongoing uncertainty about his whereabouts.
The US state department told the BBC on Tuesday it will issue visas to Bolsonaro and his family.
BBC Verify has pieced together his journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
Produced by Jenna Abaakouk. Graphics by Sally Nicholls.
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