The Brazilian government announced Saturday that the next BRICS summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7.

Rio de Janeiro swelters under extreme heat, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40ºC for a second consecutive day. As residents and tourists seek relief from the oppressive conditions, ...

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 ...

"This obviously has to do with the geography of Rio de Janeiro. And it has to do with ... asking not to be named for his safety. Brazil's Supreme Court is currently weighing whether to maintain ...

Carlos Diegues, one of Brazil's most renowned filmmakers, has died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 84, the Brazilian Academy of Letters said.

Three decades into his career, lauded Brazilian director Marcelo Gomes (“Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures”) is finally stepping ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thousands of worshippers ... so she’s going to want everything that is positive and good things for us,” Toledo added. Yemanja is a central deity in the Afro-Brazilian ...

The first Brazilian film to be nominated for Best Picture was shot on location across Rio, São Paulo, and London.

MC Soffia is one of few women in hip-hop in Brazil. Many of her songs are about empowering Black women in a country where ...

“This obviously has to do with the geography of Rio de Janeiro. And it has to do with ... and barely make a dent against the gangs. Brazil’s Supreme Court is currently weighing whether to ...

She’s a Greek figure like Hecuba or Penelope—someone who faces something beyond our comprehension,” says Brazilian actor ...

Eduardo Paes has been reelected for a fourth time as mayor of Rio de Janeiro in what was regarded ... obtained 30.95% of the vote. In Foz do Iguaçu -bordering Argentina and Paraguay- General ...