Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was convicted of corruption in July. “Do you know any phenomenon bigger than Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva?” said Flavio Balreira, 65, using the full name, unusual in Brazil. “I want to thank President Lula,” said Francilene da Silva, 44, a maid who benefited from a housing scheme introduced during his eight-year reign. The caravan was his response, according to Marcus Melo, a professor of political science at the Federal University of Pernambuco. Facebook Twitter Pinterest “I want to thank President Lula,” said Francilene da Silva, 44, a maid who benefited from a housing scheme introduced during Lula’s eight-year reign.

Source: The Guardian September 02, 2017 20:26 UTC