VOICED : Rio retumba con el carnaval más esperado

The Rio de Janeiro carnival resumed with great excitement after being suspended in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event saw 70,000 attendees and featured 12 samba schools, each presenting a story rich in historical and cultural references. This year, many schools focused on Afro themes, emphasizing social justice and anti-racism. Despite restrictions on street parades, the carnival significantly boosted the local economy, benefiting sectors like hospitality and generating substantial employment.

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