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Latin America is reviving the ‘iron fist’ approach to law enforcement

A massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro left 132 people dead in the early hours of October 28 as Brazil’s security forces confronted one of the country’s biggest crime gangs. It was one of the deadliest security operations in modern Brazilian history.

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025

The death toll from a massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro rises to 121

A massive police raid targeting a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro has left at least 121 people dead

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Brazilian Police Kill More Than In Massive Rio Raids Targeting Largest Criminal Organization

Drug raids in Rio de Janeiro sparked massive shootouts that left more than 100 people dead, including four police officers.

Latin Times · Oct 29, 2025

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Rio Police Raid Turns Deadly As 64 People Killed; Here Are Some Scenes Of The Violence

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.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29, 2025

Deadliest police raid in Rio’s history leaves 132 dead in favela

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

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Major Rio police raid leaves 60 suspects dead

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.

Euronews · Oct 29, 2025

Photos show massive police raid in Rio's favelas leaving dozens dead in clashes with drug gangs

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 Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

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60 people killed as ‘biggest gang raid in history’ sparks shootouts in Rio de Janeiro

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

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer to attend William’s Earthshot prize in Brazil ahead of Cop30

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

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer to attend William’s Earthshot prize in Brazil

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

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Brazilian court acquits defendants in soccer academy fire that killed 10

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

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Caipirinhas Cancelled: Brazil On Alert Over Deadly Drinks

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.

International Business Times · Oct 3, 2025

NFL to play 3 regular-season games over 5 years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026

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

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

The world's biggest carnival celebration: Your ultimate guide to Rio de Janeiro

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

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025

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Homes & Gardens · Aug 21, 2025

Explore an immersive oceanfront garden just outside of Rio de Janeiro, with an atmosphere that packs a paradisiacal punch

Brazil-based landscape designer Rodrigo Oliveira created a horticultural jewel in a coastal town near to Rio de Janeiro

Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025

NFL Goes Tropicoqueta: Colombian Star Karol G heads to Brazil for Historic Halftime Show on YouTube

The National Football League revealed that the Colombian artist will have a place of honor during the halftime show at the game in Brazil. The event will be Karol G's second major appearance in the country, following a free show in Rio de Janeiro.

Euronews · Aug 5, 2025

Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro amid coup plot allegations

The ruling comes a month after Brazil’s top court ordered the former president to wear an ankle monitor, submit to a curfew and abide by limitations on his activity as legal proceedings investigating an alleged coup plot continue.

Euronews · Jul 16, 2025

Brazilian movement practice helps Parkinson’s patients ease their symptoms and find support

Capoeira is considered both a martial art and a dance, combining ritual, exercise, spirituality, and music.

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The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Parkinson's patients in Brazil turn to a movement practice known as capoeira to ease symptoms

A Brazilian physical therapist has been leading a unique project in Rio de Janeiro since 2018, trying to help patients with Parkinson's disease with capoeira classes

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Hindu music singer inaugurates project to spread yoga in Brazil's favelas

Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in Rio de Janeiro for the inaugural class of a free course allowing residents of the Rocinha favela to qualify as yoga teachers

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2025

Brics is sliding towards irrelevance – the Rio summit made that clear

The Brics group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI and climate change, the summit was a lacklustre affair.

Euronews · Jul 6, 2025

BRICS summit opens in Brazil with key leaders notably absent

BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues in Rio de Janeiro, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arise as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin opt to skip the summit.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2025

BRICS leaders meet in Rio to defend multilateralism 'under attack'

BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday are expected to decry US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025

BRICS Nations Voice 'Serious Concerns' Over Trump Tariffs

BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday are expected to decry US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Brazilian hiker buried after fatal fall from Indonesian volcano

A Brazilian hiker has been buried in Rio de Janeiro after falling from Mount Rinjani in Indonesia

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