US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday that the United States was not directly involved in the arrangements made by Flavio Bolsonaro to leave Brazil following his defeat in the recent presidential run-off election. Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost in the election held on Sunday, arrived in the US on Wednesday with his family after Brazilian courts ordered the seizure of his passports amid ongoing investigations.

Speaking at a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was hosting a two-day meeting of G20 foreign ministers, Rubio confirmed that Flavio Bolsonaro had held a valid visa prior to his arrival. He said the US government approved his entry but emphasized that Washington did not participate in the travel logistics or planning.

After the election results, Flavio Bolsonaro departed Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador before reaching the United States. Some US media outlets reported that the flight was arranged on a plane chartered by Jason Miller, an adviser to former US President Donald Trump. The airline’s owner also told AFP that the flight was funded by an intermediary using a US bank account.

This development comes amid multiple probes targeting Bolsonaro, who is 45 years old, and has raised questions about his movements following the election. While US officials have maintained their non-involvement in the transportation, the financial details of the chartered flight suggest a degree of coordination involving US-based actors.

The situation highlights the complexities surrounding the Bolsonaro family’s departure from Brazil, as legal actions continue to unfold domestically. US officials appear to be distancing themselves from the operational aspects of Flavio Bolsonaro’s exit, framing their role as limited to standard visa and entry procedures.