Brazil Congress overrides Lula veto to reduce Bolsonaro prison sentence
Summary
Brazil’s Congress voted to override President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s veto and passed a law that reduces the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro for his role in a failed coup attempt. The new law could cut Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence by about 20 years, though it is expected to face legal challenges in court.Key Facts
- Congress overrode President Lula’s veto to reduce Bolsonaro’s prison sentence.
- Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup attempt in Brazil.
- The new law could shorten his sentence by roughly 20 years.
- Bolsonaro has been under house arrest since November.
- The law also reduces sentences for other crimes related to attacks on democratic rule, affecting Bolsonaro’s supporters.
- Lula’s political position is weakened ahead of the October presidential election.
- Legal experts say the law will likely be challenged in Brazil’s Supreme Court.
- Bolsonaro’s allies in Congress include conservatives and some centrists who voted against Lula’s veto.
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