Brazil court blocks law that could have freed Bolsonaro early
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends application of sentencing reduction law pending review, keeping former president's 27-year prison term intact.
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Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has suspended implementation of a law that could have reduced Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence, according to court filings Saturday.
The suspension follows Moraes's earlier ruling that barred the former president from holding office until 2030. Bolsonaro was convicted in absentia of coup-related charges in November 2024 and faces multiple other prosecutions, including allegations of election fraud and mishandling classified documents.
Moraes's decision to block the sentencing reduction law pending further review represents a significant legal obstacle to any pathway toward early release. The justice cited concerns about the law's application in politically sensitive cases. The suspension will remain in effect until the Supreme Court conducts a full review of the legislation's constitutionality.
The move underscores ongoing judicial battles in Brazil surrounding Bolsonaro's legal status and potential political rehabilitation ahead of 2026 elections.