The UK government advises: “If you are attending a large-scale celebration in Brazil, such as the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or other major cities, be aware that criminals target people who ...

Unpopular opinion Brazil's Carnival is a globally renowned spectacle, drawing millions each year with its magnificent parades ...

For decades, lanky stray dogs have scrounged for food on Brazilian streets, abandoned and overlooked. Today, the brownish ...

Rio de Janeiro's colourful and energetic Carnival has returned for 2024, with floats and performances celebrating the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous communities of Brazil. Six of Rio's top ...

Health workers have been trying to get rid of stagnant water where the mosquitoes that transmit dengue breed The authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have declared a health ...

The New Year's Eve celebrations in Rio de Janeiro are expected to generate BRL 3.2 billion ... are expected to attend the ...

Dust off your most colorful Carnival attire for these celebrations from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans. The most famous of all, Rio de Janeiro's Carnival beckons visitors with its feathered ...

Finding an affordable place to stay during Carnival can be difficult ... This is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall, so pack an umbrella. Key Events Crowds and hot summer ...

The Brazilian government has appointed an army general to oversee security in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in response to growing gang violence. President Michel Temer compared the violence to "a ...