"Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest against moves by the National Congress to boost lawmakers' immunity and push for an amnesty that could include far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison on charges related to an attempted military coup. Protesters in rallies in more than a dozen cities accused the conservative-majority Congress of putting its own interests above social and economic issues."
"Under the so-called Shielding Bill, lawmakers voting in a secret ballot must give the go-ahead for one of their own to be charged or arrested. The following day, the lower house voted to fast-track a bill backed by right-wing opposition lawmakers dubbed by critics as the Bandit's Bill that could grant amnesty to Bolsonaro, his closest allies and hundreds of supporters convicted for their roles in the January 2023 uprising."
Thousands of Brazilians protested across more than a dozen cities against moves by the National Congress to expand lawmakers' immunity and pursue an amnesty that could cover Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months on charges tied to an attempted military coup. Protesters accused the conservative-majority Congress of prioritizing self-protection over social and economic issues. Music legends Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil reunited for a protest concert in Copacabana. The lower house passed a constitutional amendment making prosecutions harder and fast-tracked an amnesty bill dubbed the Bandit's Bill. Both measures face Senate scrutiny and a veto threat from President Lula.
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