A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents

3-3-2025 Business Washington Times - Business 17

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school returning to the top samba parade league for the first time in almost 60 years.

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