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Roberto Carlos Halts Caxias Festival Set to Rebuke Photographers

A viral clip with lip‑reading interpretations is fueling questions about press positioning near the stage.

Overview

  • The 84‑year‑old paused a song in Duque de Caxias to object to photographers stationed in front of the stage.
  • Video circulating online shows him gesturing and mouthing phrases reported as “abaixa” and “sai da frente,” citing blocked views for front‑row attendees.
  • A lip‑reading influencer interpreted him questioning conduct in the press area and making an ironic bar‑style reference that mentioned beer.
  • Rapid sharing by entertainment accounts and edited excerpts amplified the moment into a nationwide discussion.
  • Coverage situates the incident alongside recent televised appearances that drew scrutiny, renewing debate over photographer proximity and artist concentration at shows.