Issued on: 19/02/2026 - 12:29

Rio is awash with glitter and colour with the Brazilian city's annual Carnival currently underway. Millions of partygoers fill the streets for the festivities. But the highlight for many is the performances from the country's samba schools competing for the top prize in the Special Group competition. Selina Sykes has more.

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