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Brazil prosecutors request arrest of ex-President Lula
Brazilian prosecutors have requested the arrest of ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a money laundering inquiry.
Prosecutors in Sao Paulo state said Lula should be placed in "preventive custody".
They earlier filed charges accusing him of failing to declare ownership of a luxury sea-front penthouse in the seaside resort of Guaruja.
Lula denies any wrongdoing and says the claims are politically motivated.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-35781257
