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Brazil's Supreme Court issues ruling that could free Lula

Supporters of former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrate a Supreme Court ruling that could benefit him. [AFP]

Brazil's Supreme Court voted Thursday to overturn a ruling requiring convicted criminals to go to jail after losing their first appeal, paving the way for leftist icon Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to be freed.

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