Stories for March 15th 2016

Tuesday, March 15th 2016 - 05:06 UTC
Lula prepared to accept a ministry to avoid arrest, according to Brazil's leading media

Former Brazilian leader Lula da Silva has accepted a key ministerial role in President Dilma Rousseff's government, leading media in Sao Paulo have reported. Members of the governing Workers' Party say his appointment will strengthen her beleaguered administration. In becoming a minister, Lula will also have some legal protection. Allegedly the two are to meet on Tuesday in Brasilia.

Lula prepared to accept a ministry to avoid arrest, according to Brazil's leading media