VOICED : Escuelas de samba de Rio se manifiestan contra recortes

The transcript discusses a protest by samba school representatives against the decision of Rio de Janeiro's mayor, Marcelo Crivella, to cut carnival subsidies by half. The debate centers around whether the decision is financially or religiously motivated. The mayor plans to redirect funds to public nurseries. The carnival, a significant cultural event in Brazil, has historical roots and is financially supported by the city and television rights.

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