Brazil: carnival and politics

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Two participants carrying a sign “The State is secular” during the carnival festivities in Rio, Brazil, on February 16, 2020. REUTERS / Pilar Olivares

By: Sarah Cozzolino Follow

Direction Brazil and the city of Rio de Janeiro where the famous carnival started on Friday February 21. Like every year, the festive event also has a strong political dimension, in the street carnival, where thousands of people parade alongside the musicians.

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This year, the official carnival, that of the samba school parade, also brings fierce criticism to the current situation in the country. Report from our correspondent Sarah Cozzolino.

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  • Brazil
  • Dance
  • Jair Bolsonaro

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