Brazil elections: ‘Lula’ nominated for president from prison

Supporters rally behind jailed ex-president, but lawmakers expected to declare bid invalid

Lula, Brazil
Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva led Brazil from 2003 to 2011 
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Brazil’s ex-president Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva has been named as his party’s candidate for upcoming presidential elections, despite the fact that the former leader is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for graft.

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