Carolina Maria de Jesus was a poor, single mother-of-three who lived in a derelict shack and spent her days scavenging for food. Her diary, written between 1955 and 1960, brought to life the harsh ...

The arrest of a popular funk singer in Brazil on suspicion of glorifying a powerful crime gang has revived a long-standing ...

The Tribeca Festival will launch its 24th edition Wednesday night with a brighter spotlight on shorts and more music ...

Brazil travel warning 2025 urges increased caution due to crime and kidnapping risks. Learn where to avoid and how to stay ...

Brazil's government has pledged $1.7bn (£850m) to improve conditions in Rio de Janeiro's huge shantytowns, or favelas, in an effort to beat organised crime. More than one million people live in the ...

Officials say there several areas Americans should avoid at all costs due to organized crime and possible kidnappings.