Ex-Lawmaker Retracts Allegation Against Lula
From Times Wire Reports
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s 2002 election campaign used illegal funds without his knowledge, a former lawmaker said.
Valdemar Costa Neto backtracked from statements that Lula knew his party paid almost $3 million for the Liberal Party to back his presidential bid.
Costa Neto resigned from Congress on Aug. 1 after admitting his role in the illegal financing.
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