What’s behind the controversy over floats praising Brazil's President at Rio’s carnival? | DW News

In Brazil, a political controversy has erupted among the parades and parties in Rio di Janeiro's carnival celebrations. Several floats built by a samba school honoring President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva towered over the city on Sunday night. Their tribute is now under fire for what critics call illegal early campaigning before an election. 00:00 Floats spark controversy at Brazil's carnival celebrations 02:07 Journalist João Soares from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil #carnival2026 #lulagovernment #brazil For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1