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Brazil Congress slashes Bolsonaro prison term after Lula veto is overturned ahead of election
International
Published on 1 May 2026
Lula veto couldn’t stop Congress from cutting time
Brazil’s Congress voted to cut former president Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence for plotting a coup, overriding President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s veto. The decision arrives ahead of the October presidential election and is expected to weaken Lula’s political leverage while benefiting Bolsonaro and supporters. The legislation may face a court challenge.
- Congress overrode Lula’s veto to reduce Bolsonaro’s sentence
- The move shifts political momentum ahead of October elections
- Bolsonaro’s reduced term could significantly shorten his time in prison
- The law faces potential legal challenges in court
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