Brazils former president lula da silva found guilty of corruption

Yes, that's correct. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, also known as Lula, the former President of Brazil, was found guilty of corruption and money laundering by a Brazilian court in 2017. He was sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in prison.

Lula was accused of accepting bribes and kickbacks from construction companies in exchange for government contracts and favors. The corruption scandal, known as "Operation Car Wash," was one of the largest and most significant in Brazilian history, involving many high-ranking politicians and business leaders.

Lula was arrested in April 2018 and was initially held in a federal prison in Curitiba, Brazil. He maintained his innocence throughout the process and claimed that the charges against him were politically motivated.

In January 2021, Lula was released from prison after a Brazilian Supreme Court ruling that he should be freed while he appeals his conviction. The court ruled that Lula should be released because he had not exhausted all his appeals and that his imprisonment was a violation of his rights.

Lula's case has been the subject of much controversy and debate in Brazil, with many of his supporters arguing that the charges against him were fabricated and that he was a victim of political persecution. Others have criticized Lula for his alleged involvement in corruption and his role in the country's economic and political crises.

It's worth noting that Lula's conviction and imprisonment were widely seen as a major blow to his political career and to the Workers' Party (PT), which he founded and led for many years. The PT has been a dominant force in Brazilian politics for many years, and Lula's conviction has led to a significant decline in the party's popularity and influence.