Brazil's Congress overturns presidential veto on bill reducing Bolsonaro's prison sentence for coup attempt
Brazil's Congress voted on Thursday to override President Lula's veto of a bill that would reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for attempting a coup. The lower house passed the override with 318 votes and the senate with 49 votes, both exceeding the required thresholds. If confirmed by the Supreme Court, Bolsonaro's sentence would fall from 27 years and three months to 22 years and one month.
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The Guardian emphasizes this as a blow to Lula's re-election prospects amid conservative congressional dominance, while BBC focuses on the dramatic reduction to just over two years and remaining Supreme Court challenges. Reuters presents the straightforward procedural fact.
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“Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term”
“Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence - Reuters”
“Brazil's congress approves bill reducing prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro”
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