Brazil Court Authorizes Probe Into Lula’s Son

Brazil’s Supreme Court authorized a federal police investigation into President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s son, Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, over alleged corruption and influence peddling.

Supreme Court Justice Andre Mendonca granted the authorization based on suspicions that the president’s son improperly helped a lobbyist in dealings with the health ministry.

The probe threatens to create a political crisis for the Lula administration.

Authorities are examining whether Fabio Luis leveraged his familial connection to facilitate business interests within the government.