Brazil's Congress passes bill to reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence
Brazil's Congress has overridden President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's veto to pass a bill that reduces former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup after the 2022 election. The legislation, which applies to crimes against democratic rule including coup leadership, will base sentences on the most severe charge when multiple convictions occur. Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest, and his allies may benefit from the reduced penalties, though legal challenges are expected.
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