MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for March 7th 2018
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Wednesday, March 7th 2018 - 06:36 UTC
Lula closer to prison, but remains undisputed front-runner in the presidential election
Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva is a step closer to prison. A panel of judges on Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice on Tuesday rejected Lula da Silva’s request for an injunction that would prevent him from being imprisoned as he appeals a corruption conviction.
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Wednesday, March 7th 2018 - 06:08 UTC
Chilean president presents constitutional reform a week before leaving office
Chilean president Michelle Bachelet is ending her term with an ambitious proposal for a new constitution that would ensure equal pay for men and women and strengthen guarantees of the right to strike. Bachelet sent the proposal to Congress on Tuesday, just five days before she leaves office.
