<p>Supporters of Brazilian ex-President Luis “Lula” da Silva tried to stop him from surrendering himself to police on April 7, after appeals to suspend his arrest failed.</p><p>This video shows Lula being carried by a crowd that chant “En sou Lula,” or “I am Lula,” outside the Metal Workers Union in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo. After passing through the crowd, da Silva entered a police vehicle in a convoy of cars, Reuters reported</a>.</p><p>The former country leader said he would surrender despite being innocent of charges related to his recipient of an apartment as a bribe. A number of politicians, including former President Dilma Rousseff, faced similar charges under an investigation dubbed Operation Car Wash.</p><p>Lula’s comeback bid in October’s presidential elections might be squashed by his conviction. Credit: Humberto Costa via Storyful</p><br />
