In a letter, religious leaders express solidarity with Lula and the strikers.
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and the Alliance of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches of Latin America (AMIR) sent a letter this Monday, the 20th, to the seven hunger strikers, who completed their 21st day of hunger strike for justice at the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
247 - The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and the Alliance of Presbyterian and Reformed Churches of Latin America (AMIR) sent a letter this Monday, the 20th, to the seven hunger strikers, who completed their 21st day of hunger strike for justice at the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
The document, which also reaffirms Lula's right to be a candidate, is signed by Reverend Chris Ferguson (Secretary General) and Reverend Darío Barolin (Executive Secretary).
"We value your effort and hope that this will be a new era for the Brazilian people," the letter emphasizes. The document also points out, regarding the former president's situation, that it aligns with the request from the UN Human Rights Committee, which asked the Brazilian State to take all necessary measures to allow Lula to enjoy and exercise his political rights as a candidate in the 2018 presidential elections, from prison, including requests for access to the press and members of his political party.