Marcelo de Carvalho, vice-president of RedeTV!, faced accusations of racism following a controversial comment he made about a theft incident in Barcelona, which included a reference to "cara de africano" (African face). After public backlash, he deleted the post. The remarks sparked widespread criticism, including from actress and presenter Giovanna Ewbank, who publicly condemned his statement on social media, asserting "Racism is a crime, just like theft." Comedian Paulo Vieira also expressed his disapproval online. RedeTV! issued an official statement addressing the incident. The controversy has drawn significant attention across Brazilian media and social platforms.