President Lula da Silva will veto a new bill. This bill could shorten the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Supporters of Bolsonaro wanted this bill. It would lower his penalty for trying to change the 2022 election results. President Lula wants to protect democracy.
The new law changes how prison time is calculated. If someone has many crimes, only the worst one counts. Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years. This was for a coup attempt and hurting democracy. This new law could reduce his time. It might become just over two years.
Jair Bolsonaro and his family were happy. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro said it was not a full pardon. However, he said it was a good step. He also said it was the best they could get.
But President Lula disagrees. He said he will use his veto power. He believes people who hurt democracy must be responsible. His government sees the bill as wrong. It could let people go free. These people attacked Brazil's elections.
Congress can still override a veto. They need a majority vote in both houses. This could lead to a big political fight. The President and Congress will discuss Bolsonaro's sentence. This will affect Brazil's laws and democracy. The struggle between President Lula and conservatives continues. The outcome will shape Brazil's future.