Club of Mozambique

Rio Carnival parades kick off with divisive ode to Lula in election year

A colossal metallic robot depicting Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva towered over Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome avenue ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Brazil leader’s parade tribute draws legal challenge

Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome hosted a glitzy parade Sunday evening celebrating Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ...
Courthouse News Service

Rio samba school honors Lula amid election-year backlash

It was the first time a samba school paid tribute to a sitting president, prompting opposition complaints over federal funding and election rules.
The Manila Times

Brazil's Lula gets image boost at Rio Carnival, but also faces legal risks

Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome hosted a glitzy parade Sunday evening celebrating Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ...