In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival is back in full swing and a little different this year. Following the failed January 8 coup attempt in Brasilia, Rio City Council has decided to inject a political element into the festivities by distributing banners celebrating democracy. The famous street brass bands known as "blocos" have also decided to take part in denouncing the recent anti-democratic stunt. FRANCE 24's correspondants Perrine Juan, Louise Raulais and Jan Onoszko attended the festivities in Brazil.
Following the trauma of the failed January 8 coup attempt in Brasilia and despite the economic crisis, Brazilians are turning out in large numbers for the famous Rio de Janeiro carnival.
