Brazil’s Dangerous Bill to Shorten Bolsonaro’s Jail Time Threatens Rule of Law

In a troubling development for Brazilian democracy, Congress has advanced a bill that would substantially reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence, following his conviction and lengthy sentence exceeding 27 years for orchestrating an attempted coup. This move comes despite widespread public outrage and protests across major cities including Brasilia, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro. Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets on Sunday, sending a clear message: attempts to rewrite the consequences of lawbreaking by political elites will not stand. Citizens chanted slogans such as “No amnesty” and “Congress is the enemy of the people,” expressing deep unease...