World · 18 December 2025

Brazilian Senate Approves Controversial Bill to Slash Bolsonaro's 27-Year Prison Sentence

Brazil's Senate passed legislation that could dramatically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence to just over two years. The bill, which also applies to January 2023 rioters, now goes to President Lula who has pledged to veto it. Bolsonaro was convicted of coup plotting after his 2022 election defeat. The legislation prompted widespread protests, with demonstrators chanting 'no amnesty' across Brazilian cities.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 December 2025 at 15:29

Reported by Reuters · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

What is a prison sentence?

More briefs

WorldOver 500 fall ill in South Africa after drinking contaminated water WorldItalian shops running short of fresh food as truckers' fuel protest spreads WorldAmerican Airlines flight from Barcelona blows two tyres landing in Chicago, nobody hurt WorldVon der Leyen says EU will let countries block cheap imports WorldFrance's 10-year borrowing cost reaches 5% for first time since 2002 WorldThousands of Greek students march in solidarity with French protesters over education costs More world stories → Browse all stories →