Read all the justifications from the Special Group jurors
The Independent League of Samba Schools (Liesa) released the justifications for the scores given during Rio's Carnival by its jurors on Thursday, detailing the evaluation process.
Samba theme will be the tiebreaker in the results of the Special Group in Rio
For the 2026 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the samba theme will serve as the tiebreaker for the Special Group schools, following a draw by Liesa.
Lottery defines which judges will have their scores read in the evaluation of the Special Group of Rio's carnival
The selection for judges whose scores will count in the evaluation of Rio's Special Group carnival parade took place today, eliminating two judging booths.
Counting to define the champion of Carnival in Rio this Wednesday, and half of the scores will be discarded; understand
The champion of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro Carnival will be announced on Ash Wednesday, with significant changes to the judging process including the discarding of half of the scores.
Eve of the Apuração in RJ Features Indirect Exchanges, Pressure, and Signs of Splits in the Carnival Power
The last day of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival's Special Group parades sees public remarks and pressure on the Liesa and judges, with hints of internal conflicts among samba schools.
Anac notifies Portela and Liesa for using a giant drone carrying a man at Sapucaí
The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) notified samba school Portela for using a giant drone carrying a performer during their Carnival parade, which is prohibited under aviation regulations.
Anac sends an official letter to Portela and Liesa after man 'flies' on giant drone in the front commission of Portela
The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has issued a letter to Portela and the Independent League of Samba Schools (Liesa) regarding an incident where a man flew on a giant drone during a performance.
Rio Carnival Jurors Confined without Cell Phones and Must Wait to Go to the Bathroom; See Curiosities
The jurors of the Rio Carnival must adhere to strict rules that include being confined in a hotel without electronic devices and following controlled bathroom breaks to ensure confidentiality in their scoring.
Tickets at R$ 10 for the Special Group parades will be sold this Thursday
Tickets priced at R$ 10 for the Rio Carnival 2026 Special Group parades will be available for purchase starting this Thursday at 10 AM.