Brazil's Congress has overridden a presidential veto to pass a bill that reduces former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence for plotting a coup. This move delivers a political blow to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and could potentially cut Bolsonaro's sentence by approximately 20 years, though the measure is expected to face legal challenges.

Brazil’s Congress on Thursday overrode a presidential veto to pass a bill reducing former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, dealing a blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The measure, set to face legal challenges, could cut his term by about 20 years.