Brazil Congress approves drastic cut to Bolsonaro's prison sentence
Brazil's Congress has overturned a presidential veto to significantly reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup after the 2022 election.Bolsonaro was originally sentenced to 27 years in jail for his role in attempting to cling to power following his electoral defeat to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.The veto, issued by President Lula, aimed to block a bill that changed how prison sentences are calculated, which would reduce Bolsonaro's term to just over two years.However, in a tense session, more than two thirds of Congress voted to override the veto, passing the legislation despite Lula's opposition.Bolsonaro, aged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 08:02 LONDON
