Brazil's ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been cleared of corruption by a Supreme Court judge, opening the path to a possible run for the presidency in 2022.

Brazil Supreme Court judge clears ex-president Lula of corruption charges

Brazil's Supreme Court began debating on Thursday whether to overturn a three-year-old rule that convicted criminals must go to prison right after losing their first appeal and not wait until they have exhausted their appeal options.

Brazil Supreme Court ruling could free corruption convicts, including Lula da Silva

Police recommended corruption and money laundering charges against Lula as part of a probe into Petrobras embezzlement scheme

Brazil police urge graft charges against former president Lula