The Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil has called on the São Paulo City Hall to ensure that informal Carnival blocks can parade despite lacking official registration. This request comes in the wake of comments from Mayor Ricardo Nunes, who suggested that unauthorized blocks could face repression from law enforcement during the Carnival festivities. The recommendation was made following a petition from the collective mandates of the Feminist Caucus of PSOL in both the City Council and the São Paulo Legislative Assembly.

The Prosecutor's Office noted that many of these informal blocks failed to secure registration due to legal and bureaucratic barriers resulting from the municipal government's own registration process. This has raised concerns about the possible violation of the constitutional right to assembly and free expression, as laid out in Article 5 of the Federal Constitution. The prosecutor emphasized that it is the Municipal Administration's responsibility to ensure appropriate planning and organization for the Carnival.

As Carnival approaches, the stakes are high for both the government and the informal groups wanting to participate. The potential repression of informal blocks not only threatens the cultural expression of many communities but also poses a broader challenge to public enjoyment and participation in one of Brazil's most revered festive events. The outcome of this situation may set a significant precedent for how the city handles informal cultural events moving forward and for the guarantees of civil liberties in public spaces.