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Lula Officially Pulls Out of Brazil’s Presidential Race

HeadlineSep 12, 2018

In Brazil, jailed former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially pulled out of the presidential race next month, after a Supreme Court judge rejected his latest appeal and said he could not run from prison. Lula announced Tuesday he was stepping aside to allow his running mate, Fernando Haddad, to stand in his place. Click here to see our full interview with former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

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