The movie impresses with its gritty and realistic portrayal of the favelas, whose children face an uphill struggle 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 ...

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

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

in Rio de Janeiro 31,690 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?31,690 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?

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

If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, ...

Judging by the last few summers, Rio de Janeiro’s residents should be preparing for the worst. On March 17, 2024, the neighborhood of Guaratiba, in the city’s West Zone, recorded the highest apparent ...

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 Police Demolish 'Drug Trafficking Resort' in Favela By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 11 - Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking resort," which they said was used as a meeting point for drug traffickers in the ...