São Paulo Sets Tie-Breaker Rules and Penalties as Carnival Parades Dazzle Brazil
Brazil celebrated the 2026 Carnival as elite samba schools paraded through Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo while competition officials announced strict penalties and tie-breaker rules.Defending champion Rosas de Ouro faced a five-tenths point deduction for late documentation, and Camisa Verde e Branco lost points for time violations during their presentation.The festivities featured thematic tributes to actress
Léa Garcia and indigenous
Yanomami culture alongside performances by notable figures like
Adriane Galisteu.