VOICED : Simpatizantes de Lula esperan ansiosos su posible salida de la cárcel

Supporters of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gathered outside Curitiba prison, hoping for his release after 19 months of detention. The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that prison sentences cannot begin until all legal appeals are exhausted, altering previous jurisprudence. This decision, based on the Constitution, offers hope for justice in Lula's case. Lula, aged 74, is serving an 8-year and 10-month sentence for passive corruption and money laundering.

What event were Lula's supporters anticipating outside the Curitiba prison?

• A speech by Lula

• The release of Lula

• A protest against the government

• A visit from international leaders

How long has Lula been detained before the supporters gathered outside the prison?

• 12 months

• 19 months

• 24 months

• 30 months

What significant change did the Brazilian Supreme Court make regarding prison sentences?

• They can start after a presidential pardon

• They cannot start until all appeals are exhausted

• They can start after a first-instance conviction

• They can start immediately after arrest

How did the Supreme Court's decision impact Lula's case?

• It had no impact

• It led to his immediate release

• It offered a chance for justice

• It increased his sentence

For what crimes is Lula serving a prison sentence?

• Passive corruption and money laundering

• Tax evasion and fraud

• Bribery and embezzlement

• Drug trafficking and smuggling