Rio Carnival parade will spotlight sex workers in effort to dismantle stigma

A samba school in Rio de Janeiro is preparing to celebrate sex workers at this year's Carnival. Porto da Pedra based in the low-income city of Sao Goncalo, aims to dismantle the stigma around sex work. In Brazil, sex work is legal but often targeted by police due to lack of clarity of the law. The parade, part of a trilogy by creative director Mauro Quintaes, focuses on marginalized groups. It highlights class struggles and aims to foster social change. Around 40 sex workers will participate, hoping for greater acceptance and respect.