Carnival in Rio de Janeiro kicks off with political controversy | DW News
February 16, 2026
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as posted by the channelCarnival in Rio de Janeiro kicked off with a political controversy when a samba school paid tribute to President Lula with floats depicting his life story — from childhood poverty to the presidency. The parade upset members of the opposition, who called the spectacle an illegal election campaign. Lula and his team say they took all necessary precautions to avoid breaking campaigning rules.
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