Event Brief
Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks backlash
Filed: Feb 15, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: Brazilian President Lula reacts emotionally to a samba school's carnival tribute, igniting political controversy.
WHO: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
WHAT: Carnival tribute parade
WHEN: Feb 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Rio de Janeiro
WHY: To honor Lula's journey from factory worker to president
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