Bolsonaro vows to lead opposition after Brazil court imposes travel ban
Brazilian presidential candidate says Supreme Court justice barred him from leaving the country following his election loss.
At a glance
- Bolsonaro said a Supreme Court justice barred him from leaving Brazil
- He lost the presidential election to incumbent Lula da Silva
- Bolsonaro has refused to concede and vowed to challenge the results
Flavio Bolsonaro said a Brazilian Supreme Court justice imposed a travel ban on him after he lost the presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, who has not conceded defeat, characterised the order as intimidation and stated he would challenge the election results and lead the opposition.
Why it matters
The travel ban and Bolsonaro's refusal to accept the election outcome signal ongoing political tensions in Brazil following the closely contested presidential race.
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