The Trump administration will reportedly issue U.S. visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, allowing them to enter the country following his loss in Brazil's presidential election and subsequent departure from his home nation.

A senior State Department official stated Tuesday that the department plans to grant the visas and permit entry for the senator, his wife, and two daughters. Bolsonaro, the right-leaning Liberal Party candidate, lost Sunday's runoff to incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva amid a controversial extension of voting hours on the day of the election.

Reports indicate Bolsonaro defied a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender his passports amid an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption, money laundering, and currency evasion. Brazilian Federal Police canceled the documents after he missed the deadline. Multiple sources confirmed he left Brazil and headed to the United States, possibly accompanied by family members.

Bolsonaro had faced mounting legal pressure in Brazil, including probes linked to his family's political activities. His brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro, who resides in Texas, had previously encouraged him to leave the country. The elder Jair Bolsonaro, Flávio's father and former Brazilian president, has maintained close ties with President Trump and faced his own legal challenges in Brazil.

The visa decision comes as the Trump administration continues to engage with conservative figures in Latin America. Officials did not specify Bolsonaro's exact U.S. destination or confirm whether he had already arrived, though some reports pointed to Florida as a possible location.

Brazilian authorities have questioned how Bolsonaro exited the country given the travel restrictions. Allies described fears of arrest as a major factor in his decision to depart. The move will certainly heighten already strained tensions between the two nations, with Lula's government previously accusing Washington of interference in Brazilian affairs.

The State Department emphasized that the visas would allow lawful entry, consistent with standard procedures for such cases. Bolsonaro has not publicly commented on the developments or his future plans in the United States.