Former Brazillian leader Bolsonaro receives visit from supporters in US

FLORIDA, US - JANUARY 22: Dozens of supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, visited him at his house in Florida, US, on Sunday, Jan. 23, where he took refuge after losing the presidential election.Two weeks ago, Bolsonaro was hospitalized in Orlando, Florida, following raids in Brazil when thousands of supporters of the far-right president stormed and ransacked the legislative chambers of the capital Brasilia, including the presidency, Congress and Supreme Court.He was accused of encouraging such actions in a number of his speeches. However, Bolsonaro rejected accusations being leveled against him.Bolsonaro lost to Lula in a tight presidential race on Oct. 30 last year. Lula garnered 50.9% of the vote compared to Bolsonaro’s 49.1%, according to Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE).In the aftermath of Lula's win, Bolsonaro supporters demonstrated, many blocking highways across the country and pushing for the military to intervene.Lula was sworn in as president of Brazil for a third term on Jan. 1, 2023. (Footage by Paul Hennessy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)