Brazil executes warrant against Lula ally in widening financial scandal

Key people or organizations: Brazil, Lula, Left, Senator Jaques Wagner

Story focus: Brazil executes warrant against Lula ally in widening financial scandal

Source context: Left-wing Senator Jaques Wagner was the latest prominent figure to be swept up in investigations into Banco Master.

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