VIDEOS: Carnaval 2026 on Inter TV dos Vales
Highlights from the second day of Rio's Special Group Carnival feature Beija-Flor and Viradouro, with Tucuruvi winning access to the elite for 2027.
VIDEOS: RJ1 from Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Beija-Flor and Viradouro shine on the second day of Rio's Special Group carnival parades while Tucuruvi celebrates its return to the elite for 2027 after winning the Access Group.
VIDEOS: GR1 of Tuesday, February 17
The article covers various highlights from the Rio Carnival, including a tragic accident in the Federal District and the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
VIDEOS: BDP of Tuesday, February 17, 2026
This article covers various highlights from the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro along with significant news events from Brazil and the world.
Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi and Pérola Negra ascend to the Special Group of São Paulo Carnival
The samba schools Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi and Pérola Negra will parade in the Special Group of the São Paulo Carnival in 2027 after leading the rankings of the Access Group.
Tucuruvi is the champion of the Access Group and will return to the elite of São Paulo's Carnival in 2027; the runner-up was Pérola Negra
The Acadêmicos do Tucuruvi samba school has been crowned champion of the São Paulo Carnival Access Group 1 for 2026 and will return to the Special Group in 2027, with Pérola Negra finishing as the vice-champion.