Arrest warrants issued for six linked to Lula’s party in Brazil
Authorities issued arrest warrants for six people connected to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and suspected of involvement in a smear campaign against his main rival, just days ahead of Brazil’s presidential vote. The suspects cannot be jailed until after the October 1 vote. Brazilian law generally bars voters from being put behind bars in the immediate run-up to and just after elections. Full Story