The Latest Breaking News from Rio de Janeiro

We all know famous cities from their street level. It’s easy to recognize Paris from the Eiffel Tower or Rio de Janeiro from the Christ the Redeemer sculpture. Now, what if you had to recognize them from above? No street signs, people or prominent landmarks—just a bird’s-eye view. The post…

Several thousand supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro packed Copacabana beach in Rio on Sunday to show their backing for the right-wing firebrand, who is accused of attempting to overthrow his left-wing successor.

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade league for the first time in 57 years

Neguinho da Beija-Flor, 75, is the most recognisable voice in Rio de Janeiro’s elite carnival league and has led 50 consecutive parades for the same school

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as a means to spotlight trans people’s struggle in Brazil, where more of them are reported killed than anywhere else

Rio de Janeiro reached 44C, its highest temperature for more than a decade, last Monday

Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on May 3

Lady Gaga confirms free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, promising an unforgettable musical extravaganza.