Brazil's Congress votes sentence reduction favorable to Bolsonaro

Brazilian Congress approves sentence reduction five months before presidential election, humiliating President Lula and strengthening Bolsonaro camp.

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The vote reflects fragmented political balances in Brazilian Parliament.

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Bolsonaro pourrait bénéficier d'une libération anticipée ou commutation

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