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Jair Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for Florida, avoiding Lula handover
The far-right leader gave a farewell to supporters on Friday before departing for the US, where his plans are unclear.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022...ves-brazil-for-florida-avoiding-lula-handover
Outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has left the country for the United States, avoiding the inauguration of incoming President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who defeated him in the country’s October elections.
Bolsonaro left Brazil on Friday, reportedly flying to the US state of Florida after giving a final address to his followers, some of whom have pushed for a military coup in the aftermath of his election loss.
For years, Bolsonaro spread anti-democratic rhetoric and sowed doubt about the integrity of Brazil’s election system, hinting that he would refuse to step down if he lost the election against his left-wing rival.
Following his defeat on October 31, Bolsonaro did not explicitly concede but stated that he would follow the country’s constitution. He served a single term as president.
Jail the ecocidal asshole.