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September 12, 2018

Lula Officially Pulls Out of Brazil's Presidential Race
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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. To see our full
interview with former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, click here.


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