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

Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja ...

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 ...

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 ...

A white house in a quiet corner of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been attracting a stream of visitors in recent ...

Brazilian defender Danilo is set to become the latest recruit of Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo in this January 2025 transfer ...

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 ...

It’s the latest diplomatic dispute between a Latin American country and the Trump administration over the treatment of ...

The historic vessel "Vital de Oliveira" was positively identified more than a decade after an unsuspecting fisherman's net ...

Low-income favelas would benefit from green roofs but there are two problems: Cost. And a typical design that's too heavy for ...

São Paulo, Brazil - The house where the Oscar-nominated film I'm Still Here (Ainda estou aqui, 2024) was shot has become a must-see destination for tourists from all over Brazil. Located near a Rio de ...

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 ...