Flávio says to US newspaper that Brazil is not a full democracy

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), defeated in the second round of the presidential election, stated in an interview with the American newspaper The Washington Post that the president of Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, "is convinced that Brazil is no longer a full democracy." The statement was given Thursday in Aventura, a city north of Miami, Florida, and published on Saturday.

In the conversation, Flavio compared the institutions of the two countries. "American institutions still work. While in Brazil, they no longer work,” he told the newspaper. In a video released by the Washington Post, he reinforces: "democracy in Brazil no longer exists."

Travel to the United States and humanitarian reception

Flávio is on Estados Unidos with his wife and two daughters, aged 12 and 14. The family was received by the U.S. government for “humanitarian” reasons, according to the newspaper. Trump said the former candidate could stay in the country "as long as he wants".

The senator declined to elaborate on how he made the trip or whether he had the help of U.S. officials. “I’ll never talk about the path I’ve taken,” he said. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. government "was not directly involved" in Flavio's departure from Brazil.

Excited and 36-hour disappearance

Flavio had a momentous moment with his father, the former president Jair Bolsonaro. "My father looked at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, 'You already know where this is going.' I said I knew, and I knew what I had to do," he said. After that, he went about 36 hours without appearing publicly and reappeared at a Miami airport.

The speech suggests careful planning of the exit from Brazil, but the details remain hidden. The source did not detail the route or the conditions of the trip.

Nunes Marques and allegations of fraud

In the interview, Flavio also commented on the minister of Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) Nunes Marques, nominated by Jair Bolsonaro. "I guarantee he doesn't know what he's talking about. Neither I, nor you, nor anyone watching, nor the president of the Superior Electoral Court can say with 100% certainty that there was no fraud.

The declaration reinforces the narrative of distrust about the Brazilian electoral system, without presenting evidence. The TSE has repeatedly stated that elections are safe and auditable.

Freedom to Speak and Speech at CPAC

According to the Post, Flavio said that one of the reasons to go to the Estados Unidos was to be able to speak freely on the subject, without fear of being arrested. On the night of the interview, he spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event in Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s Palm Beach club.

The presence at the conservative event indicates alignment with Trump’s political base and seeking international support for his positions.

Why it matters

The statements of Flávio Bolsonaro echo a discourse of delegitimization of Brazilian institutions, which gains strength among supporters of the former president. Speaking on American soil, with Trump’s nod, may increase international pressure on Brazil.

The case also raises questions about the use of humanitarian visas and the relationship between the two countries. Meanwhile, the Brazilian government has not officially pronounced on the statements.

The Boca no Trombone Portal follows the unfoldings of this story and will bring new information as it becomes available.

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