Brazil's Lula loses conviction appeal, shifting presidential election scenario

Brazil's ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to supporters during a rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Jan. 24, 2018. Brazil's ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday lost an appeal against his conviction for corruption, dramatically changing the country's electoral outlook. (Xinhua/Rahel Patrasso)