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 ...

Beyond the spectacle, the economic impact of the massive influx of tourists is undeniable. Restaurants, bars, tour operators, ...

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

A World War Two ship torpedoed by Adolf Hitler has been discovered along the coast of Rio De Janeiro using sonar imaging.

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

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 ...

A local Rio de Janeiro homicide unit is still investigating the death of OnlyFans creator Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, who was ...

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 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A devotee puts flowers in the waters of Arpoador Beach as offerings ...

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