Bolsonaro flies to Florida in last days as president of Brazil, stoking speculation
by Brady Knox, Breaking News Reporter
December 31, 2022 11:33 AM
Updated Dec 31, 2022, 02:48 PMBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly flown to Florida in his last days in office, stirring speculation.
Brazil has been in a state of high tension for nearly two months after left-wing politician Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was declared the victor of the presidential election. Many of Bolsonaro's supporters openly called for a military coup, with large crowds protesting outside of military barracks, urging them to seize power in Bolsonaro's favor.
However, on Thursday, Bolsonaro ruled out the use of military force and condemned any violent demonstrations in a teary farewell address, the Washington Post reported. He has since apparently left for Florida, spending his last full day in office abroad. He will be the first Brazilian president to skip the inauguration of his successor, at which the outgoing president traditionally hands over the presidential sash to his replacement.
Bolsonaro's flight to Florida was apparently confirmed by Flight Aware: Forca Aerea Brasileira, Brazil’s Air Force One, was tracked landing in Orlando, Florida. His security detail was also seen getting situated in Florida.
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