Congress Overrides Lula Veto to Slash Bolsonaro’s Prison Sentence
TL;DR
Brazil's Congress overruled President Lula's veto to pass a bill that reduces Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, potentially shaving about 20 years off his term; the measure is expected to face court challenges and could signal Lula's weakened standing ahead of the October election.
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- Brazil Congress overrides Lula veto to reduce Bolsonaro prison sentence France 24
- Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term BBC
- Brazil’s congress approves bill reducing prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro The Guardian
- Jair Bolsonaro’s prison time likely to be reduced as Brazilian lawmakers block Lula veto Financial Times
- Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence Reuters
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