Rio de Janeiro samba school Imperatriz Leopoldinense has received fierce criticism from Brazilian agribusiness associations for promoting a message in this year’s carnival parade they say presents an unfair portrayal of the sector.
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Brazilian soccer legend, Zico, marches in Carnival parade in Sao Paulo
Brazilian soccer legend, Zico, takes part in a massive Carnival parade as one of Sao Paulo’s best samba schools honours Japan. Zico is a former coach of the Japanese national soccer team.
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Rafael Nadal dances in Rio Carnival parade
Tennis stars Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer samba in a Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade.
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Carnival street party celebrates Rio´s 450th anniversary
A lively carnival street party in Copacabana celebrates 450 years of Rio de Janeiro as well as the French-Brazilian relationship.
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Excitement builds in Rio as carnival approaches
The final touches are added to the Sambadrome before tourists and revellers flock to the stadium and the streets for carnival.
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