Lula, the current president of Brazil, has condemned Bolsonaro's departure from the country as "shameful" following reports of Bolsonaro fleeing Brazil after a loss in the election and facing a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports, which are being used in a money-laundering probe. This has led to widespread criticism and anger among Brazilian citizens and political leaders.
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Lula's criticism of Bolsonaro's exit has been harsh.: Lula's criticism of Bolsonaro's exit has been harsh.
The move has led to widespread criticism and anger.: The move has led to widespread criticism and anger.
The passports Bolsonaro is facing are being used in a money-laundering probe.: The passports Bolsonaro is facing are being used in a money-laundering probe.
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President Lula calls Bolsonaro’s Brazil exit ‘shameful’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised Flavio Bolsonaro for leaving the country amid reports he was headed to the US. Bolsonaro reportedly fled after election defeat, and a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports amid a money-laundering probe.
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