U.S. confirm visas for Flávio Bolsonaro and family

The Casa Branca confirmed to Metropolis on Tuesday (27/10) that the Estados Unidos will issue visas for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) and his relatives, allowing them to enter the country. “The State Department will issue visas for Flávio Bolsonaro and their family and allow them to enter Estados Unidos,” an official said.

The confirmation comes after Mexican lawyer Simón Levy, an ally of former president Donald Trump, said the Republican government had granted political asylum to the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL). Earlier, Levy claimed on social media that the US government had authorized the granting of political asylum to the Brazilian senator. In the publication, the Mexican also accused President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT) of leading Brazil towards an authoritarian regime.

“I can confirm that the administration of President Trump has authorized the granting of political asylum to Flávio Bolsonaro on Estados Unidos. Brazil’s authoritarian regime will be furious,” he wrote.

Visa is not political asylum

The issuance of visas, however, does not in itself mean that Flavio has received political asylum. They are separate procedures, and the confirmation on visas does not clarify whether there has been a formal decision on any request for international protection. Asylum is a protection granted to those who suffer political persecution, while a visa is an entry permit for specific purposes, such as tourism or business.

Experts in international law explain that granting asylum involves individual analysis of the application and proof of well-founded fear of persecution. The mere issuance of a visa does not imply recognition of refugee or asylum status. The source did not detail what type of visa was issued or whether there is a formal asylum application under consideration.

Political articulation and travel

The national president of the PL, Valdemar Costa Neto, and the Senator Rogério Marinho (PL-RN), coordinator of the presidential campaign of Flávio, participated in the articulations. The trip took place amid a determination of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), who, on Monday (26/10), ordered that Flávio hand over the passports to the Federal Police (PF) within 24 hours and prohibited him from leaving Brazil.

According to the information gathered, as the senator did not meet the deadline, the PF cancelled the documents on Tuesday. Despite the non-compliance with the order, Flavius was not considered a fugitive at the time, as he had not been arrested. The cancellation of the passports prevents the use of the documents, but does not set up arrest in flagrante.

Investigation and denial

The senator is under investigation for suspected money laundering in an investigation involving attorney Willer Tomaz. Flávio denies irregularities. The investigation runs in secrecy, and the source did not detail the current stage of the process. The MP’s defense maintains that there is no evidence of involvement in illegal activities.

The above-mentioned investigation is part of a set of investigations that affect members of the Bolsonaro family. The order to hand over the passports was issued as part of this investigation, as a precautionary measure to prevent any leakage. The non-compliance with the order led to the cancellation of the documents, but there was no decree of pre-trial detention.

Publications of Trump's ally

In an article published on Monday (26/10), entitled “Operation Alba”, lawyer Simón Levy stated that Flavio should lead the opposition to the Lula government from the Estados Unidos. “Flávio Bolsonaro is leaving Brazil and, according to my sources, will lead the resistance from the Estados Unidos,” the Mexican wrote.

In another post, Levy said the senator had already arrived safely on U.S. soil and claimed an operation was underway to protect him. It also attributed to the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, the role of articulator of the alleged initiative. He linked the case to a broader political dispute in Latin America and argued that Washington should increase pressure on the Brazilian government through economic measures. However, it did not detail what actions could be taken against Brazil.

Political context and next steps

The situation highlights tensions between the Brazilian government and former President Trump’s allies. The confirmation of visas occurs at a time of questioning about the conduct of Flávio Bolsonaro before court orders. The cancellation of the passports by the PF indicates that the senator will not be able to use the documents to travel, but the issuance of visas by the U.S. may allow entry if he can reach the U.S. territory by other means.

There is no information about the current location of the senator. The source did not specify whether he had already left Brazil or whether he intended to travel. The case is expected to generate legal and diplomatic developments in the coming days. The Boca no Trombone portal will continue to follow updates on the subject.

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