Archive · 9 Jan 2026

Lula Vetoes Law Reducing Bolsonaro's Prison Sentence

Lula Vetoes Law Reducing Bolsonaro's Prison Sentence

President Lula vetoed a law that would have reduced the prison sentence of former President Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro was convicted of trying to overturn the 2022 election results and stop Lula from becoming president.

The law would have cut Bolsonaro's sentence from 27 years to just over 2 years.

Lula said the law was wrong because it would reward people who tried to break the law.

Bolsonaro's supporters say he is being treated unfairly.

The law was passed by Congress, but Lula can veto it.

Congress can then decide whether to keep or reject the veto.

Bolsonaro is currently in prison and is expected to serve at least 8 years.

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