Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Biography, Facts, & Involvement with Petrobras Scandal

Biography of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as Lula, president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011 and from 2023. As part of the Petrobras scandal, in July 2017 Lula was found guilty of corruption and money laundering. His conviction was upheld in January 2018. Learn more about Lula’s presidency and involvement in the scandal.

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