Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (L) and deputy Sostenes Cavalcante talk during an act in defense of freedom of expression at Planalto Palace in Brasilia on April 27, 2022. - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro defended his decision to grant a pardon to a controversial ally convicted of attacking democratic institutions, saying "I free people who are innocent." The far-right president has come in for criticism since pardoning Congressman Daniel Silveira, a day after the Supreme Court sentenced the 39-year-old lawmaker to eight years and nine months in prison for his role leading a movement calling for the court to be overthrown. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP) (Photo by EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images)
