Flávio Bolsonaro disappears after announcing a pause
Senator Rogério Marinho (PL-RN) stated on Tuesday (27.out.2026) that he received a message from Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) saying he would 'take a break'. Since then, the PL leadership has had no further news on the senator's whereabouts. The decision by Minister Alexandre de Moraes to retain Flávio's passports was criticized by Marinho.
Senator Rogério Marinho (PL-RN) said on Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2026) that he received a message from Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), around 8 am, saying that he would “take a moment” and return to talk with the allies. Since then, the top of the PL has not had any more news of its whereabouts. The statement was given in an interview with journalists in Brasilia.
“I received a message from him [...] where he said he would take a break today and then talk to us,” Marinho said. The senator reported that, so far, there has been no new contact on the part of Flavio. The situation generated surprise among the members of the party.
Meeting the day before discussed opposition leadership
Marinho said he was with Flávio until about 4 pm on Monday (26.out), when they discussed the need for the defeated candidate to take over the leadership of the opposition to the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT). The meeting was also attended by the governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans), the elected senator Guilherme Derrite (PL-SP) and other allies.
“We are surprised, because yesterday we talked about the need for Flavio [...] to assume this leading role of the opposition,” said Marinho. The meeting took place at a time of political articulation, after the election results. The source did not detail the location of the meeting.
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Possible trip abroad was not communicated
According to the congressman, the party was not informed of a possible trip, but he said he understood the decision in case Flavio left the country with his family. “I said I understand, I didn’t say I agree,” he said. The speech indicates that the possibility of leaving Brazil was not ruled out by the allies.
Marino avoided speculating about Flavio's fate, but stressed that the lack of communication is atypical. The top of the PL remains without official information about the whereabouts of the senator. The source did not say if there were attempts to contact the police by other means.
Criticisms of Moraes' decision on passports
Marinho criticized Moraes' decision to determine the retention of Flavio's passports. According to him, the PF asked for precautionary measures 7 minutes after the proclamation of the electoral result. “It seems to me a preparation for something more persecuting,” he said.
The senator questioned the speed of the Federal Police request and the decision of the minister of Supremo Tribunal Federal. For Marino, the measure would have to do with the political context. The source did not detail the legal arguments presented by Flavio’s defense.
Investigation for money laundering
Flavio is investigated on suspicion of money laundering in a case that also involves lawyer Willer Tomaz. Moraes’ decision determined the handing over of the common and diplomatic passports and prohibited the senator from leaving Brazil. The investigation is conducted in secrecy of justice.
The retention of passports prevents Flavio from traveling abroad while the precautionary measure lasts. The senator’s defense did not speak publicly about the case. The source did not detail the current stage of the investigations.
Repercussions and next steps
The absence of Flávio Bolsonaro generates uncertainty about the articulation of the opposition in the Senate. Allies await a positioning of the senator or his team. The PL has not yet issued an official note on the case.
The episode takes place at a time of political reorganization after the elections. The expectation is that new information will emerge in the coming hours. The Boca no Trombone Portal will continue to follow the development of the facts and will bring updates as soon as available.
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