Brazil Congress in turmoil over Bolsonaro sentence cut
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Brazil Congress in turmoil over Bolsonaro sentence cut
The former president, a right-wing populist narrowly defeated by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three years ago, remains a polarizing figure in Brazil. Conservative lawmakers have explored multiple paths to reduce his sentence, the latest being a bill that overhauls penalties for elected officials and drastically reduces sentences for crimes tied to the 2022 coup attempt.
By Maureen Kinyanjui