Rosas de Ouro, which was crowned champion at the São Paulo Carnival last year, faced a shocking relegation due to administrative mishaps marked by the late submission of essential documents. On Tuesday, during the note tallying at the Anhembi Sambadrome, it was revealed that the samba school lost five tenths of a point for not complying with the document deadline set by the Liga das Escolas de Samba. According to a statement released by the league, necessary paperwork was expected to reach their headquarters by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 9, which Rosas de Ouro failed to meet.

In addition to the point deduction for the late document submission, Rosas de Ouro's scores took further hits across various judged categories, ultimately earning only 268.4 points in total. This score placed them just ahead of Águia de Ouro, which fell to a lower tier with 268.2 points. Despite the school's elaborate presentation themed "Escrito nas Estrelas" (Written in the Stars), adorned with dazzling allegories meant to captivate the audience, the performances did not impress the judges enough to stave off relegation, marking a significant downfall for a school that had previously earned top honors just the year prior.

The relegation of Rosas de Ouro signifies a drastic shift within the São Paulo Carnival, often considered a prestigious event. This incident highlights the critical importance of administrative competence in competitive environments, illustrating how even a renowned participant can face severe repercussions due to lapses in protocol. As the samba school's future now hangs in the balance, it raises questions about potential reforms and regulations within the carnival scene to prevent similar occurrences in the future.