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Brazil ex-President Lula walks free from jail

09/11/2019 GMT

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Brazil’s disgraced former president Lula released from jail

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been freed after more than 18 months in prison.

Also on the programme; We'll explore why some in  western Canada want to split from the rest of the country. And;  the Chilean writer and actress Nona Fernandez reflects on the protests which have paralysed her country.

(Photo: Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to supporters after leaving prison. Credit: AFP)

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