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Brazil Protests As Court Deliberates Jailing Lula
IN PICTURES: As a Brazilian Supreme Court justice – widely seen as the swing vote – decided against former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's plea to remain free until he exhausts appeals, protests erupted in support of Brazil's most popular presidential candidate.
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Brazil's pivotal Supreme Court Justice Rosa Weber voted against former President and Worker's party founder Lula on Wednesday, potentially blocking his plea to remain free until he exhausts all his appeal options.
Brazil's pivotal Supreme Court Justice Rosa Weber voted against former President and Worker's party founder Lula on Wednesday, potentially blocking his plea to remain free until he exhausts all his appeal options. Photo:Reuters
The hearing prompted protests in support of the popular politician, who many say is victim of 'lawfare' to prevent him from ascending once again to the presidency.
The hearing prompted protests in support of the popular politician, who many say is victim of 'lawfare' to prevent him from ascending once again to the presidency. Photo:Reuters
The final outcome is still pending: six justices have yet to submit their vote. Weber, however, was seen as the swing vote, making it increasingly likely that the state will decide to imprison Lula.
The final outcome is still pending: six justices have yet to submit their vote. Weber, however, was seen as the swing vote, making it increasingly likely that the state will decide to imprison Lula. Photo:Reuters
Lula was sentenced to 12 years in prison for supposed corruption, which will likely block him from the presidency. In spite of this, the leftist leader continues to lead all polls.
Lula was sentenced to 12 years in prison for supposed corruption, which will likely block him from the presidency. In spite of this, the leftist leader continues to lead all polls. Photo:Reuters
The decision could be put off until Thursday, or even be delayed longer if any justice requests more time.
The decision could be put off until Thursday, or even be delayed longer if any justice requests more time. Photo:Reuters
In the meantime, Workers Party supporters have flooded streets in various cities demanding freedom for Lula.
In the meantime, Workers Party supporters have flooded streets in various cities demanding freedom for Lula. Photo:Reuters
Significant social gains were made under the leadership of Lula and his Workers Party successor Dilma Rousseff, but were reversed when a soft coup removed Rousseff and installed current President Michel Temer.
Significant social gains were made under the leadership of Lula and his Workers Party successor Dilma Rousseff, but were reversed when a soft coup removed Rousseff and installed current President Michel Temer. Photo:Reuters
The presidential elections scheduled for later this year likely hinge on Lula's fate, with imprisonment of the popular leader likely resulting in significant unrest and resistance.
The presidential elections scheduled for later this year likely hinge on Lula's fate, with imprisonment of the popular leader likely resulting in significant unrest and resistance. Photo:Reuters
Lower court judges, the top prosecutor and business groups have urged the court to abide by its own 2016 ruling that defendants can be jailed if a conviction is upheld on a first appeal, as Lula's was earlier this year.
Lower court judges, the top prosecutor and business groups have urged the court to abide by its own 2016 ruling that defendants can be jailed if a conviction is upheld on a first appeal, as Lula's was earlier this year. Photo:Reuters
The massive show of support for the former president confirms what Lula said in 2016:
The massive show of support for the former president confirms what Lula said in 2016: "If they kill me, I'll be a martyr; if they detain me, I'll be a hero. If they let me free, I'll be the next president." Photo:Reuters
Published 4 April 2018
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