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Police Cancel Bolsonaro’s Passports After 24-Hour Surrender Order

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 22:00 UTC · How we work

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Summary

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro fled to the United States after losing the presidential runoff.
He received 48.21% of votes versus Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s 51.79%.
Police cancelled his passports on Oct 27, 2026 following Justice Alexandre de Moraes' 24-hour surrender order.
He faces investigations for money laundering through betting platforms and financing the “Dark Horse” biopic about his father.
U.S. officials confirmed arrival, while Argentine authorities reported no entry record at Puerto Iguazú.

History

In September 1992 the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies opened impeachment proceedings against President Fernando Collor de Mello, citing a corruption scheme uncovered by a parliamentary inquiry. The Federal Senate convicted him on 30 December 1992 by a 76-to-2 vote, barring him from office for eight years and demonstrating the judiciary’s power to curb political leaders; the same mechanisms later reappeared in probes of later politicians.

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Historical Context

In September 1992 the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies opened impeachment proceedings against President Fernando Collor de Mello, citing a corruption scheme uncovered by a parliamentary inquiry. The Federal Senate convicted him on 30 December 1992 by a 76-to-2 vote, barring him from office for eight years and demonstrating the judiciary’s power to curb political leaders; the same mechanisms later reappeared in probes of later politicians.

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