The Latest Breaking News from Rio de Janeiro

A massive police and military raid in Rio's favelas targeted the Red Command gang, leaving 64 dead and 81 arrested. The operation, the deadliest in recent history, involved gunfire, burning cars, barricades, and weaponised drones.

The massive raid involved 2,500 police and soldiers in helicopters, armored vehicles and on foot

Around 2,500 police officers and soldiers launched a large-scale raid against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 suspects and the arrest of 81 others, officials said.

Brazilian security forces launched a massive daylong operation on drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, setting off fierce gun battles that left dozens dead and many wounded, in what officials called one of the largest and most violent police actions in recent years.

The massive raid by thousands of cops followed a year of investigation into the criminal group

The Prime Minister is expected to appear at the 2025 Earthshot Prize, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro this year.

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman confirmed last week that Sir Keir would attend the major summit

A Rio de Janeiro state court has acquitted the last remaining defendants in a 2019 fire case at Flamengo soccer club's academy

From chic Sao Paulo bars to Rio de Janeiro's beaches, Brazilians are on edge after a wave of suspected poisonings from tainted liquor has left people dead, blind, or in a coma.

The NFL will play three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026

With its samba street parties, balneário beaches and epic cultural landmarks, Rio has become one of Gen Z’s favourite destinations. Jordan Page has your guide to everything you should – and shouldn’t do – at your first Carnival