Brazil election: Jailed ex-leader Lula pulls out

BBC News ---------- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pulled out of next month's presidential election, allowing his running mate to stand in his place. Workers' Party leader Gleisi Hoffman announced the decision outside the police headquarters where the 72-year-old is serving a 12-year sentence. Brazil's top electoral court barred Lula's candidacy less than two weeks ago due to his corruption conviction. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.