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.
TL;DR
- 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.