Brazil police target Rio pension fund in probe linked to Banco Master, sources say

RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Brazil's federal police on Friday served search and seizure warrants against Rio ...

Medalist among 7 athletes caught doping in fresh tests from 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Seven athletes from the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, including one bronze medalist, tested ...

Rio’s favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas.
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Celebrate Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s vibrant holiday atmosphere

Rio de Janeiro vibrates with festive holiday energy, music, and colorful celebrations.

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather

Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer ...

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals treated to popsicles as city faces scorching weather

Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer ...

Heat inequality: Study measures the toll of climate change in Rio de Janeiro favelas

By Bruna Cabral RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Michele Campos feels like crying every summer when temperatures in Rio de ...
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In Brazil, climate litigation increasingly focuses on daily life — including in Rio's sweltering schools

A recent ruling points to the importance, and challenges, of guaranteeing students' right to learn as temperatures top 100 F.

UFOs, a Mother With Supernatural Powers, and Rap Battles With a Third Eye: Rotterdam Sets HBF+Brazil Pilot Projects

The Hubert Bals Fund has taken “a long-lasting interest in Brazilian cinema … from the success of ‘I’m Still Here’ to the ...

Singing contest in Rio prison provides creative outlet for women behind bars

RIO DE JANEIRO — A group of Brazilian women behind bars applied makeup, donned gowns and competed in a singing contest held ...
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil stunning 4K drone views – part 2

Continue exploring Rio de Janeiro from above in vibrant 4K drone footage (Part 2). From Copacabana and Ipanema beaches to Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, this aerial journey showcases the ...