Carnival
Champions parade energizes Sapucaí amid Globo broadcast criticism
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The Champions Parade of the 2026 Carnival brought together the top six schools from the Special Group at Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro on the night of February 21. Unidos do Viradouro, the winner with 270 points, closed the night after performances by Mangueira, Imperatriz Leopoldinense, Salgueiro, Vila Isabel, and Beija-Flor. Rede Globo aired only the opening show, sparking criticism on social media for not broadcasting the full parade on open TV.
Nelson Rodrigues Filho, known as Nelsinho, died at age 80 in Rio de Janeiro from pneumonia and a urinary infection, worsened by stroke aftereffects. An engineer and journalist, he devoted himself to preserving and adapting his father Nelson Rodrigues's works, the renowned playwright, and left a mark on Brazilian culture through theater and carnival initiatives.
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A survey by a USP professor shows that Daniela Mercury's Pipoca da Rainha block drew about 20,000 people at its peak, not the 2 million claimed by organizers. The study also estimates 21,000 attendees at Michel Teló's Sertanejinho, versus 1 million reported. The analysis employs advanced technology to challenge hyperbolic crowd figures common in mass events.
The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói presented on Sunday (15) an enredo honoring President Lula, narrating his journey from birth in Caetés to the Presidency. The parade sparked debates on early electoral propaganda and included satires of opponents, with Lula attending and greeting the group afterward.
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Dancer Carla Perez addressed accusations of racism after climbing onto the shoulders of a black security guard during the farewell of her electric trio at Salvador Carnival. The incident happened on Sunday (February 15), and she issued an apology note on Monday (February 16), acknowledging the mistake and its symbolic impact.
A young man identified as Brian was shot dead during the Carnival in Mercedes, according to testimonies and circulated videos. His brother Carlos, who was present, recounted the details of the conflict and demanded justice. The footage captured the gunshots and the subsequent panic among attendees.
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A woman was shot in the eye and a man suffered a grazing wound to the neck on Saturday night in the Campo Grande circuit during Salvador's Carnival. The shots followed an encounter between criminal groups after a carnival block passed. Two suspects were apprehended by police, and the victims are out of danger.
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