The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói's performance at the 2026 Carnival in the Special Group of Marquês de Sapucaí has ignited debate among Brazil's evangelical community, showcasing varying interpretations of freedom of expression. The parade not only paid tribute to the President of the Republic but also included satirical criticism of the 'traditional family' and so-called 'evangelicals' and 'neoconservatives', which many witnesses viewed as provocative and offensive. Observers have pointed to potential violations of Article 20 of Law No. 7.716/1989, which addresses discrimination based on religion and other factors, especially in contexts of entertainment or recreation.