Flavio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, has arrived in Miami, Florida, with his wife and two daughters after receiving entry visas to the United States under President Donald Trump’s administration. His departure from Brazil comes as he faces investigations into alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion, raising questions about the future of the Bolsonaro family’s influence on Brazilian right-wing politics.

According to a report by FRANCE 24 English, Flavio Bolsonaro and his family travelled from Brazil to Argentina before flying to Ecuador and then continuing to Miami. The route reportedly took the family over Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru, avoiding Brazilian airspace. Their arrival follows days of speculation and conflicting reports about Flavio Bolsonaro’s whereabouts and travel plans.

The decision to grant entry visas to Flavio Bolsonaro and his family has drawn attention because it comes amid the Trump administration’s broader immigration crackdown. The circumstances surrounding his departure from Brazil have also sparked political debate, particularly given the serious allegations under investigation by Brazil’s Supreme Court.

Flavio Bolsonaro is being investigated in two separate cases involving alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. However, he has not been charged in these cases, and the allegations have not been established in court.

His departure also comes against the backdrop of legal troubles facing his father, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who remains under arrest in Brazil, according to the report. The developments have raised fresh questions about the political future of the Bolsonaro family and its role in the country’s conservative movement.

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Brazil correspondent Tim Vickery said the family’s influence in Brazilian politics should not be considered over. He noted that Jair Bolsonaro’s wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, could play an increasingly important political role within the family’s political network.

However, Vickery described Flavio Bolsonaro’s departure as a serious political setback, arguing that leaving Brazil so soon after promising to remain in the country and continue his opposition activities could damage his standing among supporters.

The correspondent also suggested that the move could create an opportunity for São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas to strengthen his position as a leading figure on the Brazilian right. De Freitas is seen as a potential alternative who could attract Bolsonaro supporters while maintaining broader appeal among centrist voters.

Unlike some political figures associated with the Bolsonaro camp, several prominent right-wing leaders in Brazil have accepted the election result, according to Vickery. This could make it more difficult for Flavio Bolsonaro to maintain his political influence if he chooses to challenge the outcome from the United States.

There has also been speculation that Flavio Bolsonaro could appeal to conservative audiences in the United States by raising claims about electoral irregularities. However, the correspondent said that election-rigging claims are not a major issue among Brazil’s principal right-wing political figures, who have accepted the result.

Flavio Bolsonaro’s arrival in Miami therefore represents more than a personal move abroad. It comes at a sensitive time for Brazil’s conservative movement, with legal investigations, leadership questions and political rivalries potentially reshaping the future of the country’s right wing.

Whether Flavio Bolsonaro can maintain his political influence from the United States remains uncertain. For now, his departure could give rival conservative figures, particularly Tarcísio de Freitas, an opportunity to emerge as stronger contenders for leadership of Brazil’s right-wing opposition.