The Carnival 2026 competition in Rio Branco, Brazil, remains in limbo following an extension of the deadline for appeals set by the organizing committee. According to the Garibaldi Brasil Foundation (FGB), groups wishing to contest the results now have until Friday, the 27th at 2 PM to submit their appeals. The announcement of the final results is expected to take place the following Wednesday, the 4th, when the committee is scheduled to convene and review any submissions made apart from the initial claims.

Klowsbey Pereira, the president of FGB, explained that while the bloc called '6 É D+' had appealed as initially planned on the 24th, the committee granted additional time for any other competing schools to present their appeals if they wish to challenge the results further. This development adds another layer of complexity to an already contentious competition, which saw '6 É D+' declared as the winner on February 17.

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the competition's outcome reflects the passionate engagement of the local community with Carnival festivities, which are a significant cultural event in Brazil. As participants and their supporters await the final decision, the situation underscores the importance of transparency and fairness in the competition, which could have implications for future events and the reputation of the organizing body.