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Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival kicked off with Academicos de Niteroi honoring serving president Lula da Silva, including a giant Lula float and leftist-themed displays, a divisive tribute in an election year that critics say amounts to early campaigning; the parade also featured anti-Bolsonaro imagery (a Bozo the Clown behind bars) as Lula and his wife watched from VIP boxes, highlighting Brazil’s polarized political moment.
A 22-metre metal effigy of Lula will lead the Acadêmicos de Niterói’s Rio carnival parade, celebrating the former Lula da Silva’s rise from poverty to Brazil’s presidency and highlighting education access and democracy; it marks the first time a serving president is honored on Rio’s carnival stage, a move critics call potential electioneering amid Lula’s bid for a fourth term in 2026.
The Viradouro samba school has won Rio de Janeiro's Carnival parade competition with a tribute to black women and a celebration of Brazil's historic ties with Benin, featuring snakes and voodoo beliefs in their parade.
Rio de Janeiro is in full party mode as the world-renowned Rio Carnival kicks off, featuring huge crowds, colorful parades, and lavish dance troupes celebrating Brazil's rich history and culture. The festivities, officially lasting five days, often begin weeks in advance and continue late into the night, showcasing the country's traditions through music, dance, and elaborate displays.