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"I think he's an honest man ... This is really a political execution that they're trying to do with Bolsonaro."

"Bolsonaro will not be criminally convicted, but he will be declared ineligible."

"The guilty verdict has already been established and written. Bolsonaro does not stand a chance."

"Bolsonaro will be convicted."

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated he will veto a bill passed by Congress that could reduce sentences for those convicted in connection with a coup plot. Lula told journalists that those who committed crimes against Brazilian democracy will have to pay for their acts.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated he will veto a bill passed by Congress that could reduce sentences for those convicted in connection with a coup plot. Lula told journalists that those who committed crimes against Brazilian democracy will have to pay for their acts.

The Brazilian Senate approved the Dosimetry Bill in a 48-25 vote, which would reduce prison sentences for individuals convicted in the January 8, 2023 riots and alleged coup plot. The legislation now heads to President Lula for consideration.

The Brazilian Senate approved the Dosimetry Bill in a 48-25 vote, which would reduce prison sentences for individuals convicted in the January 8, 2023 riots and alleged coup plot. The legislation now heads to President Lula for consideration.

President Lula denied that his government made any agreement with Congress regarding the bill's passage. He stated that if the president was not informed of an agreement, then no agreement existed.

President Lula denied that his government made any agreement with Congress regarding the bill's passage. He stated that if the president was not informed of an agreement, then no agreement existed.

The Dosimetry Bill changes how sentences are combined when multiple crimes against democracy stem from one episode and lowers the minimum share of a sentence that must be served before moving to a lighter prison regime, described as roughly one-sixth.

The Dosimetry Bill changes how sentences are combined when multiple crimes against democracy stem from one episode and lowers the minimum share of a sentence that must be served before moving to a lighter prison regime, described as roughly one-sixth.

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Minister Alexandre de Moraes stated that 810 people have been convicted by the Supreme Court for the January 8 golpista acts. He declared that reducing penalties for those involved in the coup attempt would be equivalent to tolerating attacks against democracy. The Brazilian Supreme Court has reached 29 convictions in criminal proceedings connected to the coup plot, with only two defendants acquitted due to lack of evidence. A total of 1,734 criminal cases related to the January 8, 2023 events have been filed at the court.

Minister Alexandre de Moraes stated that 810 people have been convicted by the Supreme Court for the January 8 golpista acts. He declared that reducing penalties for those involved in the coup attempt would be equivalent to tolerating attacks against democracy. The Brazilian Supreme Court has reached 29 convictions in criminal proceedings connected to the coup plot, with only two defendants acquitted due to lack of evidence. A total of 1,734 criminal cases related to the January 8, 2023 events have been filed at the court.

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This bill offers a path to turn the page on a toxic polarization that has drained national energy and allows reconsideration of excessive sentences for those who played minor roles in the events. The measure provides judicial flexibility to reduce penalties for individuals who received disproportionate punishment — enabling families to reunite while Brazil moves forward without forgetting its democratic values.

This bill offers a path to turn the page on a toxic polarization that has drained national energy and allows reconsideration of excessive sentences for those who played minor roles in the events. The measure provides judicial flexibility to reduce penalties for individuals who received disproportionate punishment — enabling families to reunite while Brazil moves forward without forgetting its democratic values.

This bill tears up the Constitution and attacks democracy itself by granting leniency to coup plotters who violently invaded government buildings. The timing reeks of backroom deals, rushed through when fewer could witness this shameful capitulation. It's concerning that Bolsonaro could walk free soon despite his 27-year sentence.

This bill tears up the Constitution and attacks democracy itself by granting leniency to coup plotters who violently invaded government buildings. The timing reeks of backroom deals, rushed through when fewer could witness this shameful capitulation. It's concerning that Bolsonaro could walk free soon despite his 27-year sentence.

This bill creates nothing new and merely returns power to the same Supreme Court that committed the abuses in the first place. Existing mechanisms for sentence reduction were deliberately ignored, making this legislation a facade that legitimizes political persecution and abandons thousands of families destroyed by the system.

This bill creates nothing new and merely returns power to the same Supreme Court that committed the abuses in the first place. Existing mechanisms for sentence reduction were deliberately ignored, making this legislation a facade that legitimizes political persecution and abandons thousands of families destroyed by the system.

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Congress just legitimized the Supreme Court's authoritarian abuses against January 8 defendants. The so-called Dosimetry Bill changes nothing for those imprisoned, exiled or fined — it merely rubber-stamps the same court that committed these violations to decide whether to apply protections it already refused to grant. This disguised amnesty abandons thousands of families destroyed by political persecution while consolidating Alexandre de Moraes's fraudulent narrative.

Congress just legitimized the Supreme Court's authoritarian abuses against January 8 defendants. The so-called Dosimetry Bill changes nothing for those imprisoned, exiled or fined — it merely rubber-stamps the same court that committed these violations to decide whether to apply protections it already refused to grant. This disguised amnesty abandons thousands of families destroyed by political persecution while consolidating Alexandre de Moraes's fraudulent narrative.

The Dosimetry Bill represents a balanced effort to turn the page on Brazil's toxic polarization without forgetting January 8. By allowing judicial reevaluation of sentences, the legislation gives those who played minor roles a chance to return home while maintaining accountability for coup plotters. This measured approach decompresses political tensions and lets the country move forward with new priorities in 2026.

The Dosimetry Bill represents a balanced effort to turn the page on Brazil's toxic polarization without forgetting January 8. By allowing judicial reevaluation of sentences, the legislation gives those who played minor roles a chance to return home while maintaining accountability for coup plotters. This measured approach decompresses political tensions and lets the country move forward with new priorities in 2026.

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