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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 praised the tribute he received from the Niterói Academics at this year's Carnival as extraordinary, despite the school's relegation.

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.

Capoeira masters across Brazil pay tribute to Paulinho Sabiá, a prominent figure in the martial art community, who was shot dead in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro.

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.

A carnival parade in Niterói sought to satirize neoconservatism by mocking the notion of the 'traditional family' in a tribute to Lula, inadvertently causing feelings of alienation among those advocating for strong familial ties.

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.

The body of 65-year-old capoeira master Paulo César da Silva Souza, who was shot dead in Niterói, Brazil, is being mourned at a vigil at Parque da Colina cemetery.

The Civil Police of Brazil has launched an operation to investigate and combat child sexual exploitation on messaging apps in Niterói.

Capoeira master Paulo César da Silva Souza, 65, who was shot dead in Niterói, Brazil, will be buried on Friday, while his family expresses shock over the violence he faced.

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.

The samba school's parade at the 2026 Carnival sparked controversy over freedom of expression, revealing stark divides within Brazil's evangelical community.

The article discusses the controversial use of a parade in Rio de Janeiro for electoral purposes beneficial to Lula's campaign, with various perspectives being shared.

The leader of a samba school that honored President Lula was received in the Planalto Palace multiple times before the recent parade.

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

Paulinho Sabiá, a 65-year-old capoeira master, was shot and killed in Niterói just two days after surviving an attempted shooting where a gun jammed on him.

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.

A samba school in Niterói did not get relegated due to its tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, despite receiving the lowest scores at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival.

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.

A robbery onboard a van heading to Niterói frightened passengers in central Rio de Janeiro early Tuesday morning, resulting in the theft of multiple belongings.

A 65-year-old capoeirista was executed in Niterói close to a police station, with police investigating the incident as an execution.

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 article covers various highlights from the Rio Carnival, including the performance of Viradouro and the honors for the master of percussion.

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.

Judge Paulo Paradela gave the lowest score to the Niterói Academics school which honored President Lula during the Rio Carnival.

The Viradouro carnival school in Niterói celebrated its fourth title win, filling the venue with fans after the announcement of its victory.

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.

Unidos do Viradouro was crowned champion of the Rio Carnival 2026, celebrated with joy in the Cidade do Samba and at their headquarters in Niterói.

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.

'Samba has won', said Ciça after their victory in Carnival 2026.

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 Academics of Niterói samba school claims to face political persecution following its parade honoring President Lula, citing pressure from conservative sectors and Carnival managers.

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 Niterói Academy's parade in honor of President Lula led to tensions over accusations of early campaign campaigning and featured the ex-president Bolsonaro as a target of criticism.

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 Academics of Niterói featured a controversial float at Rio's Carnival depicting a clown as a prisoner, symbolically referencing former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Fafá de Belém performed before the Niterói Academy parade honoring President Lula.