Brazil presidential contender criticizes rival's candidacy
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Marina Silva, a leading presidential candidate in Brazil, is criticizing a military intervention in Rio de Janeiro and arguing that jailed ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva should not be able to run in upcoming elections.
Silva, a former senator and environmental minister, made the comments Friday during a discussion with journalists.
Earlier this year, President Michel Temer ordered the military to take over security in Rio amid a wave of violence. Silva said that only an integrated plan to confront violence would work. That included improving education and services.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Silva was also asked if da Silva, who is serving a 12-year sentence for corruption, should be able to run for office.
Silva said that laws can't be adapted to people, but rather people must adapt to laws.