Hamilton Junior
Hamilton Junior is one of the directors of the samba school Acadêmicos, which is known for its vibrant contributions to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Recently, he garnered media attention for overseeing a float dedicated to Brazilian President Lula da Silva during the carnival, sparking controversy over potential electoral violations as Brazil approaches presidential elections. Junior defended the tribute as a homage, citing the positive impact of Lula's public policies on the community.
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Hamilton Junior, one of the directors of the samba school, emphasized that the event is a tribute to Lula's history.
El Carnaval de Rio se abre con polémico homenaje a Lula
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-16
Hamilton Junior, one of the directors of Académicos, stated that the tribute to Lula is not propaganda but a homage.
El carnaval de Río debuta con carroza del presidente Lula, quien busca la reelección en octubreDominican Republic· 2026-02-15