Chaos in Brazil Congress during push to cut Bolsonaro's sentence

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 10, 2025 at 04:34 AM

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Brazil's Congress experienced turmoil as conservative lawmakers pushed for a law that would reduce Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup after his 2022 election defeat. The proposed law would also benefit Bolsonaro supporters convicted of storming government buildings. A left-wing lawmaker was forcibly removed by police after disrupting proceedings, and scuffles broke out. Simultaneously, Bolsonaro's legal team requested permission for him to leave prison for surgery and serve his sentence under house arrest due to health concerns. The debate over the law, which could reduce Bolsonaro's sentence to two years and four months, led to heated exchanges and accusations of censorship after reporters were removed from the chamber.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ×280% Jair Bolsonaro ×9100% Brazil ×5100%

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