Brazil’s Congress overrides Lula's veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro's sentence
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Brazil's Congress has overridden President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's veto of a bill that could significantly reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence for plotting a coup. The move, which requires judicial review, reflects growing opposition to Lula's administration and may impact his reelection prospects. Legal experts and allies of Lula argue the legislation is unconstitutional and plan to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBrazil’s Congress overrides Lula's veto of a bill to reduce Bolsonaro's sentenceBrazil’s Congress has voted to override a presidential veto and reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentenceByMAURICIO SAVARESE Associated PressApril 30, 2026, 2:50 PM1:34FILE - Former President Jair Bolsonaro, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, Sept. 14, 2025.
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