Flavio Bolsonaro has not fled Brazil via Argentina, authorities say as Senator battles travel ban

Reports claimed Flavio Bolsonaro fled Brazil for Argentina to evade a travel ban, but Argentine authorities denied his entry, citing no immigration records. After Brazil's Supreme Court ordered right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to surrender his passport in relation to a money laundering probe, reports in Argentina claimed Tuesday that he has fled Brazil via Argentina, bypassing the travel ban.Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro gestures during a press conference in Brasilia on August 5. (AFP)The rumors started flying after Argentine news outlet Infobae reported that Bolsonaro allegedly entered Argentina using his national ID via Puerto Iguazu at the Brazil-Argentina border. It claimed that the 45-year-old planned to fly out to the United States in a Gulfstream jet.However, Argentine authorities have denied the reports, saying that the country's immigration authorities have no record of Flavio Bolsonaro entering Argentina. Reuters reported, citing immigration authorities in Argentina, that the aircraft that the report claimed brought Bolsonaro to Argentina was checked. It found no flight plan listed against the Bolsonaro family.Deep DiveBolsonaro, the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, lost to Lula da Silva in the Brazil presidential elections on Sunday, October 25. On Monday, following the Supreme Court order, he claimed that the Federal Police in Brazil approached him about surrendering his passport.Also read: Bolsonaro refuses to accept Lula's victory, seeks annulment of Brazil electionWhat To Know About Claims Of Bolsonaro Leaving The CountryInfobae, one of Argentina's leading news portals, claimed in an exclusive story Tuesday that Bolsonaro crossed the border and planned to travel to the US from Puerto Iguazu. It claimed that a Gulfstream 400 jet with the registration number LV-JQW owned by the company Baires Fly SA, was set to fly the Senator to the United States. A photo of the jet was also published.The report claimed that Baires Fly SA purportedly requested immigration clearances for four passengers and three crew members, and one of the passengers was Flavio Bolsonaro. However, Argentine immigration authorities deny the claim after inspecting the plane, Reuters reported.Also read: Brazil's incumbent President Lula da Silva defeats Flavio Bolsonaro to win a historic fourth termWhat Brazilian authorities say about Flavio Bolsonaro's whereaboutsBrazil's Metrópoles newspaper reported that the country's Federal Police is investigating claims that Flavio Bolsonaro has fled the country via Argentina. According to the report, the Federal Police, so far, have no records of the Liberal Party Senator crossing any of Brazil's border checkpoints.The report also noted that the Federal Police are in contact with the authorities in Argentina as they investigate the reports.Flavio Bolsonaro last appeared in public in a post-election speech following his loss to Lula da Silva on Sunday evening.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read MoreBrazilArgentinaUnited StatesUs NewsGet the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.