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Brazil: Congress overturns Lula’s veto, ends temporary prisoner releases
In a significant defeat for Lula, Brazil’s National Congress decisively voted on Tuesday to end temporary prisoner releases. These releases previously allowed prisoners to visit families or engage in social activities. Initially reinstated by a veto from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Congress overturned this decision.
Source: The Rio Times (29/05/2024)