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Yes after debate chaos over reduced sentence for Bolsonaro

Yes after debate chaos over reduced sentence for Bolsonaro

Wed 10 Dec 2025 05:18 CET

Chaos erupted as Brazil's lower house was set to vote on a bill to reduce sentences for a range of serious crimes, which would benefit convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro. But when the session resumed, the chamber voted in favor, Brazilian media reported

Bolsonaro may have his sentence reduced – if the law passes

Bolsonaro may have his sentence reduced – if the law passes

Tue 9 Dec 2025 22:00 CET

Brazil's lower house of parliament will vote on Tuesday on a bill to reduce penalties for a range of serious crimes. The bill appears tailor-made to sharply reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence