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Nothing. Carnival takes place some days before lent, but carnival is not celebrated in Chile.
Carnival is the Brazilian equivalent of Mardi Gras.
The Catholic holy period that follows the carnival or Mardi Gras is Lent, Lent lasts for forty days and ends on Holy Thursday.
Carnival occurs the day before Ash Wednesday as a celebration ( like Mardi Gras) before Lent and fasting begin. Carnival translated means "farewell to meat"
Mardi Gras
I guess you are thinking the "Carnival" to mean Mardi Gras in New Orleans? If that is the case Mardi Gras or (Fat Tuesday) is the Tuesday before Lent starts. During Lent, you are to fast and/or give up something until Holy Thursday when Lent ends.
Mardi Gras
Carnival is probably Panama's most favorite holiday.
the start of lent
Shrove or Carnival Tuesday is the last day before the long fast for the Lent period in many Christian churches. The day is the day before Ash Wednesday and usually falls between February 3 and March 9.