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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Congress Weakens Bolsonaro Sentence in Major Setback for Lula
Caption: Congress Weakens Bolsonaro Sentence in Major Setback for Lula. Brazil’s Congress has approved legislation that would reduce the prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted for attempting a coup after losing the 2022 election. The move came after lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to override a veto issued by current president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, marking a significant political defeat. If validated by the Supreme Court, the law would cut Bolsonaro’s sentence from more than 27 years to just over 22 years and shorten the time he must spend in a closed prison regime. The legislation could also benefit hundreds of others convicted in connection with the January 2023 attacks on government institutions. Bolsonaro, who is currently under house arrest due to health concerns, would need to petition the courts to have his sentence formally reduced. Supporters of the bill argue it corrects excessive sentencing and aligns penalties more proportionally, while critics contend it undermines accountability for anti-democratic actions. The decision derives from the strength of conservative forces in Congress, a growing institutional resistance to Lula’s agenda ahead of the 2026 elections. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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