Brazil judge blocks law that could shorten Bolsonaro’s prison sentence

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has suspended a law that could significantly reduce the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted for his role in a coup attempt following the 2022 election. The suspension will remain in effect until the court can review appeals regarding the law’s constitutionality. Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years in prison, has faced ongoing controversy over his conviction, which his allies label a political attack.

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