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Street vendors display merchandise featuring former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, just outside the building in Curitiba where the leader served his prison sentence.

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'Lula,' Brazil's Popular Ex-President, Freed From Prison — For Now

6:10pm November 08, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

A court ordered the release of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, one day after a Supreme Court decision cleared the way. Now, he can remain free as long as appeals of his corruption conviction unfold.

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, seen speaking at a rally in summer 2016.

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Judges Uphold Lula's Graft Conviction, Scrambling Brazilian Presidential Race

3:33pm January 24, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Three judges unanimously voted Wednesday to uphold former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's graft conviction. The ruling likely derails the popular politician's renewed presidential hopes.

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a seminar earlier this year in Brasilia.

Former Brazilian President Lula Convicted Of Corruption, Sentenced To Prison

2:48pm July 12, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The conviction handed down Wednesday carries a prison sentence of nine and a half years for the popular ex-president. Still, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains free as he appeals the verdict.

Brazilian President Michel Temer arrives at a signing ceremony in Brasilia on Monday. The country's prosecutor general has requested formal corruption charges against Temer.

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Brazilian President Michel Temer Is Formally Charged With Corruption

4:31pm June 27, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The indictment handed down Monday night by Brazil's top prosecutor makes Temer the first sitting president in the country's history to be charged with a crime. And the legal saga is far from finished.