A group of Brazilian transgender women have been learning samba in the last few months as they prepare to take the stage at the world-renowned Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro in March. The women will lead the last section of the parade for samba school Paraiso do Tuiuti,
Rio de Janeiro is a never-ending source of enchantment for all the senses. Take a tour of the must-see sites in this unique city.
A group of Brazilian transgender women will perform at the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, leading for samba school Paraiso do Tuiuti. Their performance will honor Xica Manicongo, Brazil's first transgender woman,
Mayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional school events to samba circles.
Located atop the Mirador de Boa Viagem in the city of Niterói, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (MAC) was designed by modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Video. The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets.
Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 111 degrees Fahrenheit — about 145 degrees hotter than Bismarck, North Dakota.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The city of Rio de Janeiro reached a record temperature of 44 degrees Celsius (111.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on ...
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. At least 20 people were injured, 10 critically, after a fire destroyed a clothing factory in the north of ...
The BRICS Finance Track meeting, co-chaired by Brazil's Ministry of Finance and Central Bank, was confirmed on Friday (Feb. 21) by Brazil’s Ambassador Tatiana Rosito.
Rest and recuperation: two words that don’t necessarily come to mind when you think of Rio De Janeiro. The beachy Brazilian city is, after all, the world's party capital – particularly when Carnival arrives at the end of February.
Lady Gaga will perform what should be a huge free concert on Rio de Janeiro ’s Copacabana Beach on May 3, the singer confirmed on social media today.