Amendments and federal sponsorship inject over R$ 85 million of public funds into Carnival
The 2026 Carnival festivities are set to receive at least R$ 85.2 million in public funds through parliamentary amendments and transfers from federal government organs, including Caixa and Embratur.
TCU Minister Rejects Suspension of Embratur's Funding to Samba School Honoring 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.
Airline ticket sales for the SP carnival rise by 11%, says Embratur
Airline ticket sales for the São Paulo carnival have increased by 11% compared to last year, indicating the event's strong appeal and its positive impact on various sectors such as hospitality, services, and tourism.