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Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Sambadrome was the scene of a lavish Carnival parade on Sunday, ostensibly celebrating Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
However, the glitzy tribute, which comes as Lula seeks a fourth non-consecutive term, has ignited a fierce political row, with adversaries alleging it constitutes an illegal early campaign launch and vowing legal action.
The parade, staged
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