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brazil-politics
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Al Jazeerapolitics43 days ago
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Suspends Law That Could Cut Bolsonaro Prison Term
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Saturday barred implementation of a law passed by Congress that would allow reductions in sentences for those convicted in a 2022 coup plot. The suspension lasts until the full Supreme Court reviews the law's constitutionality. Former…
apnews.compolitics49 days ago
Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt; Son Announces Presidential Bid
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains in jail serving a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup d'etat, denied basic medical treatment amid a recent near-death emergency. His son Flávio Bolsonaro announced a presidential candidacy with surging poll numbers, while autho…
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america.cgtn.compolitics51 days ago
Brazil Congress Overrides Lula Veto, Reduces Sentences for Bolsonaro Supporters Convicted in Coup Attempt
Brazil's congress overrode President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's veto on a bill that reduces the prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro, convicted of attempting a coup. The measure, approved by both houses on Thursday, could cut Bolsonaro's term from 27 years and thre…
thehindu.comworld54 days ago
Brazilian Court Sentences Left-Wing Leader to 2 Years for Antisemitic Speech
A leader of a left-wing party in Brazil received a two-year prison sentence for a speech at a protest. The speech condemned Israeli Zionists and justified armed resistance against Israel. The conviction was for racism against Jews, as reported by @ggreenwald.
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