The pre-Carnival procession on Rua da Consolação in São Paulo devolved into chaos, drawing criticism from experts who stated that the event's mismanagement led to potential tragedy. They cited several issues, including an underestimation of the crowd size, lack of control over access points, and insufficient monitoring to locate overcrowded areas. This resulted in a situation where the safety of participants could have been compromised due to insufficient crowd management practices.

In stark contrast to the experts' analyses, Mayor Ricardo Nunes described the event as a 'success' during a press briefing on Monday. Despite acknowledging the concerns raised, he defended the organization of the procession, asserting its overall positive outcome. As part of a slightly cautious response, the city government announced it would implement specific changes, including deploying municipal agents within the megablocos and modifying the area around Ibirapuera to improve exit routes for attendees.

The mixed reactions from officials reflect underlying tensions within the government concerning how the event was handled. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas's criticism of the event's management highlighted the political ramifications of this incident, suggesting that the debates over public safety in large events could have broader implications for the reputations and policies of local authorities moving forward.