The Independent League of Samba Schools (Liesa) has publicly released the justifications for the scores given by its jurors for the recent Rio Carnival. This announcement was made on Thursday, including detailed explanations from all 36 judges across various competition categories, which are now available on the official Liesa website. According to Liesa's regulations, jurors are required to provide explanations for all scores awarded, including perfect tens, ensuring transparency in the judging process.

In a notable assessment, juror Paola Novaes deducted points from the Imperatriz Leopoldinense's "Comissão de Frente" due to a performance mishap involving the interpreter Ney Matogrosso, who lost balance and fell during a jump, which was considered a significant disruption to the choreographic evolution. This instance highlights how close attention is paid to performance quality and the jurors' commitment to fair scoring based on established criteria.

The reigning champion, Unidos do Viradouro, received high praise for its theme honoring the renowned figure, Mestre Ciça, and this year’s carnival demonstrated the high level of competition. The release of these justifications serves not only to clarify the scoring process but also to engage the public's interest in the intricacies of samba school performances.