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The Brazilian Senate approves a bill that reduces penalties for certain crimes, including attempted coup,

Arrest of Jair Bolsonaro — The Brazilian Senate approves a bill that reduces penalties for certain crimes, including attempted coup, which could significantly shorten former president Jair Bolsonaro's 27-yea

Published December 17, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Arrest of Jair Bolsonaro.

The Brazilian Senate approves a bill that reduces penalties for certain crimes, including attempted coup, which could significantly shorten former president Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence. The bill now heads to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for signature. [https://apnews.com/article/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-prison-sentence-senate-27fb5a646fb6c33353cf11eac3e7ea92 (AP)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-12-17).