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 ...

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 ...

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor has loosened new restrictions on live music on the city’s beaches after many people warned of a threat ...

Rio de Janeiro's iconic beaches are poised for a significant change. The familiar sounds of samba music, the readily ...

Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and ...

Rio de Janeiro's City Hall is rolling out new rules to control beachside activities due to come into force on June 1.

Judging by the last few summers, Rio de Janeiro’s residents should be preparing for the worst. On March 17, 2024, the ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second biggest city will ... to improve living conditions in low-income neighborhoods, known as favelas. The IDB will help finance public works to improve water and ...

It’s the first time ever that we can witness Siege X being played on such a major stage. RE:L0:AD Rio de Janeiro 2025 consists of two stages. The main part is the final brackets, and they happen from ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...