The Viradouro samba school has won Rio de Janeiro's hotly contested Carnival parade competition with its tribute to black women. Ricardo Moraes/Reuters Viradouro was the last samba school to ...

But in the closely-knit communities of Rio's samba schools, many learn the moves ... but to her it is not an issue. "The women show their bodies and it's their decision," she says.

Reigning champions Imperatriz Leopoldinense secured the second-place spot. The post Viradouro Samba School ‘Tribute to Black Women’ Wins the 2024 Rio Carnival Contest appeared first on TANTV.