Rubio Says US Had No Direct Role in Bolsonaro’s Departure From Brazil
Bolsonaro left after Brazilian authorities ordered him to surrender his passport as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States government was not directly involved in any actions related to Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure from Brazil. Rubio mentioned that Bolsonaro previously held a U.S. visa, and President Donald Trump permitted his entry. Trump also commented that Bolsonaro could stay in the U.S. indefinitely and expressed criticism of Brazil’s election.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied direct U.S. government involvement in Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure from Brazil.
- Rubio stated that Bolsonaro had a pre-existing U.S. visa, which allowed his entry.
- President Donald Trump allowed Bolsonaro entry and suggested he could remain in the U.S. indefinitely.
- Trump also criticized Brazil’s election and had no plans to meet with Bolsonaro.
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