25 Jan 2018

Brazil ex-President Lula da Silva sentenced for corruption

From Morning Report, 6:15 am on 25 January 2018

Brazil's former President Lula da Silva is on trial for corruption his sentencing is today. Despite being convicted of corruption and money-laundering Mr Lula is hoping to win another term as president at elections on 7 October. The ruling could prove vital to Brazil's political future. Rio correspondent Matt Sandy joins Susie Ferguson with the details.