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Montevideo, November 2nd 2024 - 16:25 UTC

Tag: Lula da Silva Arthur's funeral

  • Monday, March 4th 2019 - 07:45 UTC

    Lula back in prison after attending the funeral of his grandson Arthur

    An iconic figure for the left in Latin America, the former trade unionist led Brazil between 2003 and 2010

    Ex Brazilian president Lula da Silva is back in prison after being let out to attend his grandson Arthur's funeral. The seven-year-old died of meningitis on Friday. Lula was allowed to go to the burial in São Paulo on Saturday, where supporters gathered to greet him. Lula is serving 12 years in prison on corruption charges.