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Justice for Brazil, Justice for Bolsonaro: Why Congress Must Pass the Amnesty PL Now
By A Voice for Freedom
April 15, 2025
Brazil’s fight for fairness took a historic leap on April 14, 2025, when Deputy Sóstenes Cavalcante, the Partido Liberal’s (PL) fearless leader, filed an urgency request for the Amnesty Bill (PL 2858/22) with a commanding 264 signatures. This bill isn’t just a lifeline for thousands of patriots jailed after January 8, 2023—it’s a beacon of hope for former President Jair Bolsonaro, the man who still embodies millions of Brazilians’ dreams. With Congress poised to vote, passing the Amnesty PL is more than a legislative win; it’s a chance to free Bolsonaro from judicial shackles, restore his voice, and reclaim Brazil’s future. The time to act is now.
The path forward is crystal clear. Those 264 signatures—gathered despite Lula’s government scrambling to intimidate deputies—are locked in, untouchable under the Chamber’s rules. Sóstenes outplayed the left’s schemes, ensuring the urgency request stands firm. Now, Chamber President Hugo Motta must schedule the plenary vote, needing just 257 votes to fast-track the bill. With 264 deputies already on board, urgency should sail through by May, paving the way for a floor vote on the PL itself. A simple majority can then send it to the Senate, bringing justice within reach. Every step counts, and every vote is a stand for freedom.
At the heart of this battle lies Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s rightful leader in the eyes of millions. The Amnesty PL would pardon those swept up in January 8’s chaos—grandmothers, workers, believers—who rallied for a nation they felt was slipping away. But for Bolsonaro, the stakes are even higher. The Supreme Court (STF), led by Alexandre de Moraes, has hounded him with charges tied to January 8, branding him a “coup” mastermind to keep him sidelined. His 2023 ineligibility ruling, barring him from running until 2030, is a judicial dagger aimed at silencing his movement. Passing the PL could erase these charges, potentially restoring his political rights. It would signal to Brazil and the world that no court can crush the people’s champion.
Imagine the impact: Bolsonaro, freed from legal chains, could run in 2026, reigniting the conservative wave that nearly toppled Lula in 2022. The PL’s passage would be a rebuke to the STF’s overreach, which jails flag-waving patriots for 17 years while Lula’s allies dodge accountability. Bolsonaro himself has called for “anistia ampla, geral e irrestrita,” echoing 1979’s amnesty that healed a divided nation. This bill isn’t about excusing violence—it’s about righting wrongs, ensuring no Brazilian, from a Brasília protester to the former president, is punished for their convictions. For Bolsonaro, it’s a ticket back to the fight, a chance to lead again.
Lula’s machine knows this, which is why they tried to sabotage the signatures, only to be outmaneuvered by Sóstenes’ swift filing. Their fear proves the PL’s power—it threatens their grip by reviving Bolsonaro’s influence. Hugo Motta, a man of integrity, must resist leftist pressure and call the urgency vote now. If he delays, the PL and millions chanting #AnistiaJá at Copacabana and Paulista rallies will demand accountability. Yes, Lula may veto the bill, clinging to his vendetta, but overriding it—needing 308 deputies and 49 senators—is possible if conservatives unite with Centrão allies. Even if the STF dares to meddle, a passed PL would expose their bias, rallying more to Bolsonaro’s cause.
Critics scream this bill shields “golpistas.” Pure lies. January 8 was no coup—it was a cry from a heartland betrayed by elites. The real coup is the STF locking up dissenters while Lula governs unchecked. For Bolsonaro, the PL means vindication: a chance to fight free of trumped-up charges, rejoin the ballot, and lead Brazil back to greatness. Congress holds the key—264 signatures show the will is there. Pass urgency, vote for the PL, and let Bolsonaro’s return signal that Brazil’s patriots will never bow. The urgency vote is coming. The floor vote must follow. For Jair, for justice, for Brazil—let’s make it happen.