Jair Bolsonaro’s prison time likely to be reduced as Brazilian lawmakers block Lula veto
Leftist president had sought to stymie legislation changing how criminal sentences are calculated
Leftist president had sought to stymie legislation changing how criminal sentences are calculated

Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes finds all of former president’s legal appeals had been exhausted

Ex-president Jair Bolsonaro awaits verdict on coup-plotting charges as divisions deepen and a crisis with US looms

Decision defies Donald Trump’s demand to end rightwing former president’s trial on coup charges

Court says Trump ally was planning to take advantage of a demonstration outside his home to escape

US accused of ‘undue interference’ in country’s affairs as bilateral relations take turn for the worse

Erstwhile rightwing head of state denies planning putsch to remain in power after failing to win re-election