Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is free to challenge current president Jair Bolsonaro in next year’s elections after his corruption conviction was annulled. Lula, who previously served as president from 2003 to 2011, was convicted in 2018 on corruption charges he denounced as politically motivated. Prior to his conviction, Lula and his left-wing Worker’s Party enjoyed widespread popular support, making him a serious challenger to struggling President Bolsonaro.