Brazil's former President Lula released from jail after supreme court ruling
Lula led Brazil through a historic boom from 2003 to 2010.
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Lula led Brazil through a historic boom from 2003 to 2010.
The home of former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, also known as Lula, was also searched.
The former president feels that pessimists can learn from the success of the tournament.
Michael D Higgins arrived in Sao Paulo yesterday and headed straight for a meeting with the popular former president.
Brazil goes to the polls- with a clown among hundreds hoping for election nationwide.