Geopolitics
Governance/Geopolitics Former Brazilian President Lula pulls out of presidential election
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 12 Sep 2018, 05:32 am Print
Brasilia: Tainted Brazilian politician and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pulled out of next month's presidential election, reports said.
By stepping aside, he has allowed his running mate, Fernando Haddad, to take his place.
Lula's decision was announced by Workers' Party leader Gleisi Hoffman.
The former President is serving a 12-year jail term.
A few weeks ago, Brazil's top electoral court had barred the 72-year-old from contesting in the election.
The election is scheduled to take place on Oct 7.
Image: Lula/Facebook
More Geopolitics
- UNESCO sounds alarm after Pakistan uses cement on ancient Taxila walls
- Luxury mansions, Lamborghinis and lies: Miles Guo sentenced to 30 years in US prison for $1 billion fraud
- Trump suffers major blow as US Supreme Court blocks bid to end birthright citizenship
- When will Sheikh Hasina return to Bangladesh? Ex-PM sends strong message to current government
- 'Look inwards': India issues sharp response to Pakistan after Islamabad's allegations on Karachi terror strike
