Lula called Flavio Bolsonaro's departure for the United States shameful after his election defeat. The move could deepen Brazil-US tensions as Washington prepares visas for his family. Multiple reports said Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, was travelling to Florida after losing Sunday's presidential election to Lula. Flávio Bolsonaro is heading to a runoff election in Brazil, buoyed by sweeping gains in Congress.