Flávio Bolsonaro fled to Miami with his family after his defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential election. The 45-year-old ally of US President Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Wednesday, despite Brazil’s Supreme Court reportedly deeming him a flight risk amid ongoing corruption investigations and ordering his passports seized. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle explains what you need to know about the election and Bolsonaro’s departure.

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