The STF confirmed Minister Fachin's decision and annulled the convictions against former President Lula

BRAZIL POLITICS - Report 16 Apr 2021 by Murillo de Aragão and Cristiano Noronha

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) confirmed Minister Edson Fachin’s decision and annulled the convictions against former President Lula, maintaining his eligibility. Lula should remain eligible unless he is convicted in another case before the deadline for the election’s candidate registration on August 15, 2022. Minister Fachin also announced his decision to leave the second group of the STF due to his conflicts with Ministers Ricardo Lewandowski and Gilmar Mendes. However, he will likely remain the rapporteur of the Operation Car Wash cases.

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