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Lula Tribute at Rio Carnival Sparks Controversy
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: A samba school's tribute to President Lula at Carnival raises concerns of electioneering.
WHO: Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva
WHAT: Tribute at Rio Carnival
WHEN: Feb 03, 2026 at 5:42 PM ET
WHERE: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
WHY: Critics claim it's a premature campaign event before elections
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