Brazil: carnival and politics
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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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