New Details Emerge About Bolsonaro's 'Operation Alba' Escape to U.S.
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The escape was internally dubbed 'Operation Alba' by Brazilian officials. The private jet was a Gulfstream G400 operated by Argentine airline Baires Fly, which landed at Opa-locka Executive Airport near Miami. Argentine President Javier Milei's senior advisor Santiago Caputo was present at the border crossing. Twenty-five U.S. Democratic lawmakers have demanded clarification on whether American diplomatic resources were used. Brazilian authorities are considering freezing Bolsonaro's assets. Rubio stated U.S. authorities only learned of Bolsonaro's arrival after it occurred. Bolsonaro will lose his Senate seat when the new parliamentary term begins Feb. 1. Bolsonaro used an Italian passport to cross into Argentina.
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