World Alert: Former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to be released from prison, jolting a polarized populace

The leftist leader's 2017 corruption conviction and imprisonment cleared the path for Jair Bolsonaro to win last year's presidential election. After a Supreme Court ruling, Lula will now be free while he appeals.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Nov 8, 3:01 PM     Former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to be released from prison, jolting a polarized populace The leftist leader's 2017 corruption conviction and imprisonment cleared the path for Jair Bolsonaro to win last year's presidential election. After a Supreme Court ruling, Lula will now be free while he appeals. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071