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Lula's five hurdles before he can ensure a comeback in the 2018 election

Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:17 UTC
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Lula da Silva, Brazil's hugely influential leftist president between 2003-2010, faces no fewer than five court cases, each of which could thwart his dream of a comeback in 2018. On Wednesday he is due to appear before Brazil's top anti-corruption judge, Sergio Moro, to face charges that he was given a luxury apartment as a bribe. Read full article

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    Just FORGET the “plea bargains”!

    ALL the crooks are almost on the verge of escaping scot-free - through the loopholes which were created by themselves - with the loot which they have been gathering throughout their past political activities.

    And to make it worse; not even a 1% of it will ever be returned for the benefit of the country!

    May 09th, 2017 - 02:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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