Julia Lira

Tijuca crowned Rio Carnival parade champs

The Rio samba group that shocked child-welfare advocates by choosing a 7-year-old as its drum corps ...

Preteen samba queen cries at Rio`s Carnival

She was cheered by legions of Carnival fans, but 7-year-old Julia Lira, the youngest drum corps quee...

Court permits 7-year-old to parade in Rio`s Carnival

A Rio de Janeiro court has given permission for a seven-year-old girl to lead a parade in the city`s...