Robert Muggah, an expert in organised crime in Brazil, explains the origins of the Commando Vermehlo, the gang targeted in a ...

After achieving megawatt stardom in her native Brazil, Anitta toured the globe, developing an international army of loyal ...

I recently visited Rio de Janeiro and was absolutely blown away. Learn where I stayed, what I wore, where I ate, where I ...

But Brazil ’s musical culture extends far beyond one genre. Samba, tropicália, axé, forró, electronic music, and more make ...

Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Carnival in Brazil—a dazzling, five-day extravaganza of parades, music, and street parties.

Ipanema and Copacabana are perfect spots to grab an umbrella, snack on empadas or coalho cheese, and sip cocktails. If you ...

Police in Rio de Janeiro have launched a massive operation in two favelas, resulting in 121 deaths, including four officers.

In Rio, where rainforest meets surf and glass balconies overlook stacked mosaics of tin and prayer, I learned that the state, ...

The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Bolsonaro ally Claudio Castro, has the final say on the plan to pay police officers who kill criminals or seize high-caliber weapons. He has the power to veto — or not— ...

The National Football League today announced a multiyear commitment to play a minimum of three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil beginning in 2026, as the NFL prioritizes ...

Hopefully Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert and other stars from Week 1's Chiefs-Chargers game brushed up on their Portuguese. It could come in handy over the next few years. The NFL announced today it ...