Brazil Congress Approves Bill to Slash Bolsonaro's Jail Term; Lula Vows Veto

• Brazil's Senate passed a bill to significantly reduce ex-President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup.
• The legislation, already approved by the lower chamber, could cut Bolsonaro's jail time to just over two years from the current eight years minimum.
• President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to veto the bill, stating Bolsonaro "must pay" for his crimes, but Congress can override the veto.
• The bill also aims to benefit over 100 Bolsonaro supporters imprisoned for their role in the January 2023 riots in Brasilia.
• The proposed reduction has sparked protests across Brazil, with demonstrators chanting "no amnesty" and criticizing Congress.

Why It Matters: Brazil's Congress moves to reduce Bolsonaro's jail term, sparking protests and a likely Lula veto.