India, Dec. 19 -- Brazil's Senate has passed a bill that could significantly reduce the 27-year prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was arrested in November for attempting a coup. The Chamber of Deputies had already approved the text, and it now goes to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for signature. Gleisi Hoffmann, Minister of Institutional Relations, said Wednesday evening that Lula will veto the bill.

"Those convicted of attacking democracy must pay for their crimes," Hoffmann said on X, calling it a "sign of disrespect for the Supreme Court's decision and a serious setback to legislation that protects democracy."The text is also expected to be challenged at the Supreme Court. The bill reduces the final sentenc...