Private plane carrying Bolsonaro detained in Argentina after runoff loss

ARGENTINA — A private plane believed to be carrying Flavio Bolsonaro is being detained in Argentina after he was prohibited from leaving Brazil following a money laundering investigation. Bolsonaro lost Sunday’s presidential runoff election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Minutes after Lula’s victory, a judge ordered Bolsonaro to surrender his passport as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering. Despite the travel restriction, reports from Argentina indicate that a private aircraft believed to have Bolsonaro on board is being held by authorities. Bolsonaro’s aides have reportedly said they do not know his whereabouts. Meanwhile, news reports from Argentina suggest Bolsonaro may have been attempting to travel to the United States. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether Bolsonaro was aboard the detained aircraft. The situation remains developing as questions continue about Bolsonaro’s whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding the plane’s detention. <i>Watch Local 10 News or refresh this page for updates.</i>