Brazil's presidential election has produced a clear outcome on one front: the defeated candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro, has left the country.
According to Argentina's migration authority, Flávio Bolsonaro traveled through Argentina with his family and was continuing on to Ecuador following his defeat in the presidential race. Flávio Bolsonaro is a senator and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who has faced legal proceedings in Brazil in recent years that have limited his own ability to run for office, which is part of why his son became a standard-bearer for that political movement in this election cycle.
Brazil's elections this year were closely watched well beyond its borders, coming amid a period of political realignment across several Latin American countries. The race was seen as a significant test of whether the political coalition associated with the Bolsonaro name could retain its influence in Brazilian politics following the elder Bolsonaro's legal troubles.
Election outcomes of this kind often lead to a period of transition in which defeated candidates and their allies reassess their political futures, and it remains to be seen what role Flávio Bolsonaro and his family will play in Brazilian politics going forward from abroad. Ecuador has in the past been a destination for political figures from the region seeking a period away from domestic pressures.
Watch for how the incoming Brazilian administration approaches the transition and for any statements from Flávio Bolsonaro or his family about their plans while abroad.
Who is Flávio Bolsonaro?
He is a Brazilian senator and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who ran for president in this election after his father's legal proceedings limited his own candidacy.
Why did he leave Brazil?
Argentina's migration authority confirmed he traveled through the country en route to Ecuador following his election defeat, though his specific reasons have not been detailed.