Financial Press Fears Brazilians Will Be Allowed to Elect President of Their Choice
Alan MacLeod- The financial press are mourning the release of Lula, "the world's most prominent political prisoner," proving once again that democracy just isn't good for business.
The Brazilian Supreme Court this month dismissed all charges against former President Luis Inacio “Lula” da Silva. A towering figure in national politics, Lula was the country’s president for eight years between 2003 and 2011. He was later convicted on highly dubious corruption charges and spent 18 months in prison, where his plight drew worldwide attention, making him, in the estimation of Noam Chomsky, the “world’s most prominent political prisoner.”
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