Brazil judge bars law that could reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence
Summary
A top Brazilian judge has stopped a new law that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for a 2022 coup plot. The judge paused the law’s use until the Supreme Court can hold a full review to decide if the law is constitutional.Key Facts
- Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes blocked a law that would reduce Bolsonaro’s prison sentence.
- Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years for involvement in a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election.
- The new law was passed by Brazil’s Congress to allow sentence reductions for Bolsonaro and others convicted.
- President Lula vetoed the law in January, but Congress later overrode the veto.
- The Supreme Court will now review whether the law breaks Brazil’s constitution.
- Bolsonaro’s lawyers filed an appeal asking the court to overturn the conviction.
- The ruling pauses any sentence reduction requests while the court reviews the law.
- Bolsonaro’s case has caused political debate, dividing supporters and opponents in Brazil.
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