Brazil Senate confirms Lula's ex-lawyer for Supreme Court seat

Cristiano Zanin, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's former defense lawyer, walks during Brazil's Senate hearing to serve on the country's Supreme Court at Brazilian Federal Senate in Brasilia, June 21, 2023. Pedro Franca/Agencia Senado/Handout via REUTERS

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Cristiano Zanin, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's former defense lawyer, to serve on the country's Supreme Court.

Zanin, 47, will be the youngest justice on the 11-member court and could remain there for 28 years.