When Lourdes Barreto fled her home in Brazil's northeastern state of Paraiba as a teenager -- a move that launched her into sex work and a lifetime of activism -- she never imagined that a samba ...

The six top-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for one final parade, showcasing their ...

The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots ...

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Brazil has been in party mode since February 13 with the 2026 Carnival celebration, which wraps up this weekend.

Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign ...

Francisco Cerundolo couldn’t build on his success from last week, falling short of maintaining his momentum after securing ...

Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes have gathered at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as ...

With this outstanding victory, Sarah Posenatto takes home the gold and inspires a new generation of athletes, proving that jiu-jitsu is a powerful tool for personal development, resilience, and the ...

The Cowboys will play a regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro next season as the NFL continues to expand its international ...

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In a further change to its 2026-27 winter season in South America, MSC Cruises announced that the MSC Splendida will also ...