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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva responded to criticism of the Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school's parade, stating he is simply a honoree and not involved in the parade's creation.

President Lula responded to criticisms regarding the Acadêmicos de Niterói samba parade, emphasizing he is not involved in its production and expressed gratitude for the honor.

First lady Rosângela da Silva, known as Janja, flew on a military aircraft to Rio de Janeiro for a visit to a samba school's barracks, accompanied by two ministers.

The article critiques Brazilian President Lula's decision to be honored by a samba school during an election year, questioning the political implications and the risks involved for his party.

Benedita da Silva, a prominent evangelical figure in Brazil's Workers' Party (PT), supports the autonomy of the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói to incorporate a segment critical of conservative families in its parade.

Lula's association with the poorly-performing Acadêmicos de Niterói school raises questions about the impact on his electoral prospects.

Tarcísio de Freitas, the Governor of São Paulo, expressed satisfaction regarding the relegation of the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói, which had honored President Lula in its parade.

President Lula expressed irritation over the negative media response regarding the tribute to him from the Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school in Rio de Janeiro.

The international press has reported on the relegation of the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói, which honored President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the Rio Carnival.

The article discusses the highlights from the latest Rio Carnival, including results and notable performances.

The article discusses various highlights from the Rio Carnival, including winners, notable events, and controversies regarding schools and their performances.

The Archdiocese of São Sebastião of Rio de Janeiro has challenged the use of Christian and family symbols in cultural expressions deemed offensive, in response to a recent samba parade.

Opposition lawmakers responded to the relegation of the Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school, which honored President Lula at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

Marco Aurélio Carvalho, coordinator of Prerrogativas, defends Lula’s innocence regarding the relegation of the Acadêmicos de Niterói school in the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, stating its high score in samba-enredo as evidence.

Viradouro samba school is celebrated for winning the Carnival title, while other schools faced challenges, including Acadêmicos de Niterói's relegation.

The Acadêmicos de Niterói school finished last in the Rio Carnival and was relegated to the Serie Ouro after scoring only 264.6 points, with only two perfect tens awarded.

The Academicos de Niteroi school, which honored President Lula in this year's Carnival parade, was relegated back to the Group Ouro after scoring only 264.6 points.

The Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school, which honored President Lula in their Carnival performance, was relegated after finishing last in the Rio de Janeiro's Special Group.

G1 corrected an earlier report that claimed the Imperatriz appeal regarding issues caused by the dispersion of Acadêmicos de Niterói had been accepted, clarifying that the Liga das Escolas de Samba has only received the appeal and will announce the result later.

Rio de Janeiro samba schools faced penalties for irregularities during the Carnival parades, although no points were deducted from their scores.

Imperatriz Leopoldinense filed an appeal claiming their parade was adversely affected by issues with floats from Acadêmicos de Niterói that obstructed their performance.

The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói honored President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during Carnival, raising concerns about potential electoral misconduct.

The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói claims to have faced political persecution due to its tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the carnival preparations.

The Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school is considering legal actions after a delayed performance due to the blocking of its parade route by floats from Acadêmicos de Niterói.

First Lady Janja Lula da Silva announced her decision to refrain from parading at the Carnival to prevent potential 'persecution' of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói.

'It's a surprise', says Dira Paes about being chosen to represent Dona Lindu at the Acadêmicos de Niterói carnival.

The first night of the Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro showcased performances from Acadêmicos de Niterói, Imperatriz Leopoldinense, Portela, and Estação Primeira de Mangueira.

A black rooster was released at the start of the Acadêmicos de Niterói parade in Sapucaí, symbolizing a ritual to ward off bad spirits amidst various challenges faced before the parade.

The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói opened Rio de Janeiro's Special Group Carnival parades with a tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, raising concerns over potential political propaganda ahead of the 2026 elections.

Vanessa Rangeli debuts as the queen of the Acadêmicos de Niterói during the special group parade, showcasing a dazzling costume equipped with lights.

'My father is very happy with me,' says humorist Paulo Vieira who portrayed Lula at the Acadêmicos de Niterói parade.

Camila Pitanga expresses her belief that Lula should be celebrated, hinting at her possible participation in the upcoming Carnival parade in Rio.

Janja, the current first lady of Brazil, will be the first to ever participate in a samba school parade in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival, representing the Acadêmicos de Niterói.

Petista leaders are concerned about the poor performance of the Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school, which could risk being relegated in the upcoming Rio de Janeiro carnival parade.

A Carnival parade in honor of President Lula organized by the Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school could face legal challenges based on opinions from experts regarding the legality of the event.

Vanessa Rangeli is set to debut as the queen of the drums for the Acadêmicos de Niterói, marking their first entry into Brazil's elite samba league during the 2026 carnival.

Wallace Alves Palhares, the president of Acadêmicos de Niterói, was dismissed from his position as assistant at the Rio de Janeiro Legislative Assembly just days before the school's debut in the Special Group of the carnival, which will honor President Lula.

Minister Aroldo Cedraz of the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) rejected a request to suspend the transfer of R$ 1 million from the Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion (Embratur) to the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói, which will pay tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in its theme.

The Acadêmicos de Niterói will open this year’s Special Group with their theme 'From the heights of mulungu comes hope: Lula, the worker of Brazil,' starting their performance at 22h on February 15th.

The Carnival rehearsal by Acadêmicos de Niterói drew a diverse crowd, including samba novices and seniors returning to the festivities, all united by the theme honoring President Lula.

TCU technicians have advised against allocating R$ 1 million in federal funds to the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói, which plans to pay tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Rio Carnival, pending approval from the rapporteur.