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Carnival parade honouring Lula finishes last amid political backlash
A Rio Carnival parade paying tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been relegated after finishing last in the city’s top samba school competition, as critics denounced elements of the performance that mocked conservatives and traditional family values.
18 Feb, 23:38 — 18 Feb, 23:38
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