Brazil court rejects ex-President Lula's bid to avoid prison

05 Apr 2018 ( News Bureau )

Judges in Brazil's Supreme Court have narrowly ruled that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can be sent to prison.

He has been trying to stay out of jail while he appeals against a conviction for taking bribes.

The decision could end his bid to run in October's presidential election, where he was favourite to win.

Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman sent us this report.

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