Brazil judge dismisses Lula convictions, paving way for 2022 election run
The ruling opens the way for a showdown with far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in next year’s elections.
Source: euronews.com
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Brazilian judge tosses convictions against Lula, Bolsonaro's rival
Corruption convictions sidelined former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from the 2018 presidential election – and opened the door for President Jair Bolsonaro. The annulment of Mr. da Silva’s convictions gives new life to his Workers’ Party, one analyst said.
Source: csmonitor.com
'Lula' convictions dismissed; could run again in Brazil - New Delhi Times - India's Only International Newspaper
A top judge has thrown out both corruption convictions of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, opening the way for a possible battle against conservative incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in next year’s elections. Supreme Court Justice Luiz Edson Fachin on Monday annulled the convictions on procedural grounds, arguing the cases were tried in the…
Source: newdelhitimes.com
Brazil's ex-president 'Lula' free to run against Jair Bolsonaro after convictions are quashed
Left-wing icon, who is more popular than Mr Bolsonaro in opinion polls, could run for office next year
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Brazil: Lula has convictions quashed, leaving him free to challenge Bolsonaro
Leftwing former president has political rights restored by judge after being jailed on corruption charges in 2018
Source: theguardian.com