Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emerged from prison after a year and a half behind bars, offering his 'eternal gratitude' to throngs of supporters camped outside and vowing he hasn't been defeated yet
Sao Paulo, Brazil Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emerged from prison on Friday after a year and a half behind bars, offering his"eternal gratitude" to throngs of supporters camped outside and vowing he hasn't been defeated yet.
The two-time president known simply as Lula was greeted by family, friends and party faithful who were waving red flags and"Free Lula" signs outside the jail in the southern city of Curitiba.Brazilian lawmakers request name change in support of Lula"I leave here without hate. At the age of 74 my heart only has room for love," Lula said from an impromptu stage. But he added that as a migrant from the poor northeast"there isn't anything that can beat me.
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