In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music ...

Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes have spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro to pay homage to Yemanja, the ...

Religion serves as a powerful organizing force for crime gangs in Brazil and much of Latin America, offering a mixture of ...

The scorching summer temperatures in Rio de Janeiro have driven residents and tourists to seek new ways to cool off, with many seen opting for a nighttime beach visit over air conditioning on February ...

On Wednesday, the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), together with the Federal Brazilian Government, officially supported the ...

After last Friday's deadline, only the cities of Asunción, Paraguay, and Rio de Janeiro-Niterói, Brazil, have officially ...

The family of a Brazilian journalist who was tortured and killed during the country’s military dictatorship on Wednesday welcomed a court decision to grant a monthly stipend to his widow — marking a ...

China's decision to impose 10% tariffs on U.S. crude oil imports opens a "window of opportunity" for Brazil to increase its oil shipments to the Asian country, the head of Brazil's main oil lobby ...

Winter won’t end until late March in the U.S., but travelers craving warmer days can head to the Southern Hemisphere in the ...

After more than 80 years hidden beneath the waves off Rio de Janeiro, the location of a Brazilian troop transport ship ...

This bohemian coastal spot in Brazil is the perfect place to visit for stunning beaches, laid-back vibes, top-notch sunsets, ...

This form of community theatre is used all over the world for social and political activism, conflict resolution, and ...