Maiane Sobrinho rejects 2nd place in the Expoacre 2026 Rodeo Queen contest; The organization released a statement after the incident Reproduction/Instagram The choice of the Expoacre 2026 Rodeo Queen court, held on Saturday night (25), in front of the Rio Branco Palace, in the center of the capital, ended up surrounded by controversy after candidate Maiane Sobrinho refused the Ribbon Princess belt, awarded to the runner-up in the competition. Then, in order of classification, the title went to candidate Josefa Inácio, from Plácido de Castro, in the interior of the state. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp Shortly after the results were announced, Maiane, who was once the rodeo princess in the 2023 edition, stated that she did not consider the decision of the judging committee to be fair and said she believed that the criteria adopted did not reflect the performance of the candidates. "We cannot choose when the truth should be convenient. We cannot defend transparency only when the result favors us. And we cannot ask people to simply accept everything in silence when there are legitimate questions and situations that, in the perception of those who followed the contest, deserve clarification", he added. Former Carnival queen is elected Rodeo Queen of Expoacre 2026 In a statement released after the contest this Sunday (26), the organization reaffirmed the 'seriousness, transparency and credibility' of the dispute, highlighted that the jurors are people of 'recognized credibility' and stated that the choice was made respecting the autonomy of the commission. (Read in full at the end of the report) "It is important to clarify that the panel of judges is made up of reputable, qualified citizens with recognized credibility, chosen to guarantee the impartiality and fairness of the evaluation process. The commission even has representation from the State Government itself, reinforcing the institutional commitment to the seriousness and transparency of the competition", he said. READ MORE: Expoacre 2026: Contracts worth more than R$20 million must be suspended due to suspected irregularities Suspended contracts worth R$22 million are linked to philanthropic institutions with no experience with Expoacre G1 poll: Maiane Sobrinho wins vote on who deserves to be the Expoacre 2026 Rodeo Queen During the confusion that ensued after the ceremony, the candidate's family protested against the scores awarded by the jurors and raised suspicions about the conducting the competition. "I'm not here to diminish any candidate. I'm not here to take away anyone's merit. On the contrary: all the women who got this far deserve respect for their courage, dedication and dream. But, precisely because I respect all the candidates, I believe that every result must be treated with seriousness, responsibility and transparency", defended Maiane.
Candidate refuses 2nd place after result of the Expoacre 2026 Rodeo Queen competition; organization denies favoritism
Maiane Sobrinho rejects 2nd place in the Expoacre 2026 Rodeo Queen contest; The organization released a statement after the incident Reproduction/Instagram The choice of the Expoacre 2026 Rodeo Queen court, held on...
Queen of the Rodeo The former queen of the Rio Branco Carnival Erica Oliveira was elected Queen of the Expoacre 2026 Rodeo on Saturday (25). She won the R$10,000 prize and will be the official representative of the agricultural fair during the event. The title of Princess of the Lace went to Josefa Inácio, representative of Plácido de Castro, in the interior of Acre, who received R$5,000 for the achievement. Maysa Valadão, from Senador Guiomard, was elected Godmother of the Pawns and won R$3,000. In total, 15 participants competed for the three titles. During the contest, the candidates were evaluated based on criteria such as: friendliness; communication; posture; resourcefulness; and elegance. Erica Oliveira, Josefa Inácio and Maysa Valadão were elected royalty at Expoacre 2026 Reproduction/Instagram The new Queen of the Rodeo succeeds Camila Assunção, winner of the 2025 edition, who passed the ribbon during the ceremony. In addition to the cash prize, Erica will now officially represent Expoacre 2026 with participation in the Cavalcade, the opening of the rodeo and other cultural activities at the fair, which takes place between the 1st and 9th of August, at the Wildy Viana Exhibition Park, in Rio Branco. On social media, Erica celebrated the achievement and stated that she intends to represent not only Acre culture, but also other women. Winning the title comes less than two weeks after she reported being attacked by her ex-husband, with whom she had a relationship for 16 years. "For me, it's an honor to be able to be here and represent so many people and our culture. Everything here is about authenticity, responsibility and commitment. It's about representing every woman, strong women who can pursue their dream. It's about carrying a legacy of strong and empowered women", he highlighted. Erica was Queen of the 2025 Carnival in Rio Branco and has already claimed to have suffered domestic violence Personal archive Read the full note from the organization of the Queen of the Rodeo contest at Expoacre 2026 The organization of the Queen of the Rodeo Contest has come forward to reaffirm the seriousness, transparency and credibility of an event that, for 27 years, has been consolidated as the main contest in the segment in the State of Acre, integrating the official program and tradition of Expoacre. The competition is held with the support and partnership of the Government of the State of Acre, through the State Secretariat of Tourism and Entrepreneurship (SETE), strengthening an initiative that values ??culture, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, tourism and, above all, the dreams of young people from Acre who participate in this important celebration. It is important to clarify that the panel of jurors is made up of reputable, qualified citizens with recognized credibility, chosen to guarantee the impartiality and fairness of the evaluation process. The commission even has representation from the State Government itself, reinforcing the institutional commitment to the seriousness and transparency of the competition. The selection of the Rodeo Queen is made based on criteria previously established and observed by a judging committee made up of people capable of exercising this responsibility, respecting the autonomy and independence necessary for the process of
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