The Brazilian Congress has overridden President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's veto of a bill that modifies the calculation of prison sentences, potentially shortening the time served by former President Jair Bolsonaro and others.
Key points
- The legislation impacts individuals convicted of plotting a coup attempt following the 2022 election.
- Jair Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest, was sentenced to 27 years in prison by the Supreme Court in September 2025.
- The vote passed with 318 to 144 in the lower house and 49 to 24 in the Senate.
- This legislative defeat follows the Senate's recent rejection of President Lula's Supreme Court nominee.
Why it matters
The veto override highlights the significant influence of conservative lawmakers in Brazil's legislature and presents a major political challenge to President Lula ahead of the upcoming election season.
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