Brazil's Senate approved a bill reducing sentences for those convicted of coup-related crimes, which could benefit former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil's Senate approved on Wednesday a bill to shorten the 27-year prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro, although it is likely to face resistance from the Supreme Court and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told journalists that those who committed crimes against Brazilian democracy “will have to pay for their acts.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva intends to veto a congressional bill that reduces former President Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence. Lula emphasized his right to veto the decision, acknowledging Congress's right to overturn his veto.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday said he will veto a bill passed by the country's Congress to cut former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup and also told journalists he wanted to reduce tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

Brazil's Senate passes bill to cut former President Jair Bolsonaro's sentence from 27 to 2 years for coup plot attempt. Bolsonaro, 70, began a 27-year prison sentence in November, and under current rules was expected to serve at least eight years behind bars before becoming eligible for a looser regime.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to veto a bill that would reduce former President Bolsonaro's prison sentence for a coup plot. He also expressed willingness to mediate talks between the U.

Brazil's lower house of Congress has approved a bill that could reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's prison time.

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday began debating a bill that could slash the 27-year jail term of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of plotting a botched coup after a

BRASILIA, Brazil(AP) — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars. Supreme Court ...

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on a Brazilian Supreme Court justice previously targeted by President Donald Trump's administration. This development underscores a rapid diplomatic reset with Brazil as trade tensions ease and relations with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva improve.