Brazil's Lula Given 24 Hours To Start Prison Sentence

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Brazil's former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, once one of the most popular politicians on the planet, was given 24 hours to surrender to police Thursday and start a 12 year prison sentence for corruption.

Lula, 72, was once one of the most popular politicians on the planet and he easily leads polls in Brazil’s October presidential election.

Last July, Mr. da Silva was convicted on corruption and money laundering charges and sentenced to almost 10 years in prison. In January, an appeals court unanimously upheld the conviction and increased the sentence to 12 years.




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