Brazil suspends Bolsonaro release law

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has issued a ruling to suspend a controversial new law that threatened to reduce the prison terms of those convicted of plotting a coup.

The legislation was widely seen as a potential lifeline for former President Jair Bolsonaro, whose 27-year sentence could have been significantly shortened.

De Moraes argued that the law must undergo further judicial review to ensure it does not undermine the rule of law or the accountability of high-level officials.

The decision marks the latest chapter in the ongoing legal and political battle between the judiciary and Bolsonaro's supporters.