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Brazil Congress Shortens Bolsonaro Sentence in Defeat for Lula
Brazil’s Congress reduced Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence after overriding Lula’s veto on a bill cutting the sentence for the coup conviction. Reuters and Bloomberg report the veto override, with Bloomberg framing it as a blow to Lula ahead of his reelection bid. Washington Times also notes the reduction and mentions that Bolsonaro began serving the sentence under house arrest and that the move could shave about 20 years, though the exact time to be served remains to be determined and an appeal to the Supreme Court is expected. Disagreement centers on potential timing of release and procedural steps post-override.
Concrete downstream impact: the bill’s passage and veto override could alter Lula’s political standing going into the election and affect the left’s leverage; Reuters notes the override of Lula’s veto and the potential for a shift in the sentencing outcome supported by multiple outlets.
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Brazil Congress Shortens Bolsonaro Sentence in Defeat for Lula
Brazilian lawmakers voted to override President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s veto of a bill to reduce Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence, dealing another major blow to the leftist leader ahead of his reelection bid this year.
Brazil's Congress reduces Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Congress on Thursday reduced former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence, a move that will likely be appealed to the country’s Supreme Court. It’s unclear how much time Bolsonaro would serve for his conviction for leading a coup attempt, but analysts say the move could shave 20 years.
Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence
target="_blank">Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence Reuters