U.S. did not get involved in Flávio Bolsonaro's departure, says Rubio

The secretary of state of the Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, said on Saturday that the US government "did not get involved directly" in the coming of Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) to the country. The statement was given after the former president left Brazil for the US, after being defeated in the presidential elections and having his passport included in a request for seizure made by the minister of Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) Alexandre de Moraes.

Rubio’s speech comes amid reports from the American press that point to the participation of people connected to the government of Donald Trump in the logistics of the trip. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Casa Branca’s communications adviser, Jason Miller, helped secure the private plane that carried Flavio and his family in the early hours of the morning.

According to the newspaper, Santiago Caputo, one of the main advisers to the Argentine president Javier Milei, was also part of the plan. Despite this information, Rubio denied direct involvement of the U.S. government in the operation. The source did not detail whether there was any internal investigation into the case.

Rubio's Negative and Travel Context

During the statement, the secretary of state stressed that the Trump administration did not directly participate in the exit of Flávio Bolsonaro from Brazil. He did not comment, however, on reports citing the performance of Jason Miller, who rejoined the Casa Branca team in September on a temporary basis.

Miller had previously served as one of Trump’s top advisers during his first term and two presidential campaigns. He visited Brazil in 2021 and met with then-president Jair Bolsonaro and then-deputy Eduardo. The source did not detail whether there were new contacts between Miller and the Bolsonaro family after the electoral defeat.

Flavio left Brazil after the defeat at the polls and the inclusion of his passport in the request for seizure made by Alexandre de Moraes. The STF minister’s decision came in the context of ongoing investigations, but the source did not detail the specific reasons for the request. The trip was carried out in a private plane, as pointed out by the 'Wall Street Journal'.

Trump would allow entry, Rubio says

In addition to denying direct involvement, Marco Rubio made it clear that Donald Trump would authorize Flavio to enter the Estados Unidos if necessary. The statement suggests that the former Brazilian president would not face immigration obstacles from the US government, despite the request for the seizure of the passport in Brazil.

Rubio’s speech did not detail whether there has already been a formal request for asylum or visa from Flávio Bolsonaro. The source also did not disclose the current immigration status of the former president in the U.S. The mention of Trump’s authorization indicates, however, a political willingness to receive him, although the government denies participation in the logistics of the trip.

This position can generate diplomatic friction with the Brazilian government, which investigates the circumstances of Flávio’s departure. The source did not detail whether Itamaraty has already officially spoken about Rubio’s statements or about the reports of the American press.

Meeting with Mauro Vieira at the G7

Finally, Rubio confirmed that he is expected to meet with Brazil’s foreign minister, Mauro Vieira, during the G7 forum in France. The bilateral meeting takes place at a delicate moment, marked by investigations into the trip of Flávio Bolsonaro and the refusals of the US government.

The meeting could serve to discuss the case directly between the two countries’ diplomacies. The source did not detail the exact date of the meeting or the official agenda topics, but Rubio’s confirmation indicates that the subject Flávio Bolsonaro could be addressed. The G7 brings together the world’s major economies and is often the scene of parallel bilateral talks.

The Brazilian chancellor has not yet publicly pronounced on Rubio’s statements. The expectation is that the meeting will serve to clarify the position of each government on the presence of Flavio in the US and the reports that cite help from people close to Trump.

Repercussions and next steps

The statements of Marco Rubio have repercussions in Brazil in a scenario of uncertainty on the legal future of Flávio Bolsonaro. The request to seize the passport made by Alexandre de Moraes indicates that the former president may face restrictions if he returns to the country. The source did not detail whether there are other court requests related to the trip.

Meanwhile, the American press continues to investigate the role of Jason Miller and Santiago Caputo in the operation. The Wall Street Journal was the first to publish the information, but other vehicles may bring new details in the coming days. The source did not confirm whether there are ongoing investigations into the case in the United States.

For the reader, the episode raises questions about the relationship between the Brazilian and American governments, especially at a time of political transition in Brazil. The confirmation of the meeting between Rubio and Mauro Vieira at the G7 will be a thermometer to measure the diplomatic impact of the case. Follow the updates on the Boca no Trombone portal.

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