Rio de Janeiro Governor-elect Douglas Ruas, in Brazil, confirmed that the state will provide funding for the samba school parades at the 2027 Carnival. The confirmation came during a meeting with Gabriel David, president of the Independent League of Samba Schools (Liesa).
Ruas also proposed that the state government and the league jointly develop a project to support the professionals who work at Carnival. According to the governor-elect, his government will not spend public money on viewing boxes where politicians can enjoy themselves for free.
David highlighted the importance of the state administration’s support for samba schools and the return on the investment. “Continuing public support means investing in culture, allowing us to make even more progress on projects that recognize our artists,” he said.
