Lula da Silva delivered a passionate speech before turning himself in to the federal police.
Luis Inicio Lula da Silva is greeted by supporters on Saturday before turning himself in to federal police / Brasil de Fato / Julia Dolce
For nearly six hours, thousands of people blocked the exits and tried to stop the ex-president from going to Curitiba
Lula is carried by the people who stood outside the Metal Worker's Union / Ricardo Stuckert
Two of the main social movements fronts of Brazil release a statement promising to fight Lula's arrest until the end
“In face of injustice, we shall not be silent. Against the power of tyranny, the people and the citizens have the right to rebellion" / MST
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets last week throughout the country to express their grief and protest the murder of militant and councilwoman Marielle Franco (of the Socialism and Freedom Party, PSOL) and her driver, Anderson Pedro Gomes.
Photo Credit: Midia Ninja
Brazil ex-president’s attorney gives an exclusive interview to BdF on Supreme Court judgement on Habeas Corpus petition
Brazil’s top court rules against ex-president’s petition by a 6-to-5 vote; Chief Justice broke the tie
After Chief Justice Carmen Lúcia delivered her opinion in last night’s session (4), by 6-to-5 vote of the Supreme Court of Brazil (STF) ruled against the preventive habeas corpus petition filed by ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s defense team in an effort to prevent judge Sérgio Moro to order his arrest.
A judicial order for Lula's arrest was issued by federal police on Thursday (April 5, 2018).
MST leader João Pedro Stédile says Lula’s imprisonment is “yet another chapter in the coup”
Social movements and other allies from the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe condemn the political persecution and threat of imprisonment against Lula, the leading candidate in Brazil’s October presidential election. Brazil’s weakened democracy is at stake.
ByLeonardo Fernandes
from Brasil de Fato
