Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term
Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
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Notable Quotes
"I thank the deputies and senators for this very special birthday present."
— Flavio Bolsonaro , Politician
"This man [Bolsonaro] must remain in prison."
— Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , Politician
Key People
Senate President involved in the rejection of Lula's nominee.
Flavio Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and son of President Jair Bolsonaro.
Flávio Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and candidate for the presidency.
Geraldo Alckmin is the Vice President of Brazil.
Jair Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and retired army captain who served as the President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022.
Jorge Messias was nominated for a Supreme Court seat by President Lula.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is the President of Brazil, recognized for his social policies and focus on poverty alleviation.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician and former union leader who served as the President of Brazil.
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Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.
Brazil's Congress voted to override President Lula da Silva's veto, passing a bill that could significantly reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup.
Brazil's Congress approved a bill reducing the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro, overturning President Lula's veto and awaiting confirmation by the Supreme Court.
Brazil's Congress voted to reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence, a decision likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Brazil's Congress overturned President Lula's veto, approving a bill that could reduce penalties for those convicted over the January 8, 2023 attacks on federal government buildings, including former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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