Although Brazil’s Carnival doesn’t officially begin until Feb. 28, celebrations are already underway. Behind the dazzling costumes and props, however, lies a major waste problem. A pilot ...

One of America's biggest cultural celebrations, Mardi Gras, will take place soon, just before the start of the Easter season.

Welcome to Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro's most charming and bohemian neighborhood! This is a place where history, art, and culture blend effortlessly into an unforgettable experience. Come along as I ...

Rio De Janeiro residents and tourists are facing scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-carnival street parties ...

Rio de Janeiro swelters under extreme heat, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40ºC for a second consecutive day.

Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 111 degrees Fahrenheit — about 145 degrees hotter than Bismarck, North Dakota.

Summer is hot in Rio, but this is hotter than normal. Mercury could top 107 degrees. And the record heat is triggering alerts and safety warnings.

Rio de Janeiro has recorded its hottest day in at least a decade when temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 F) as ...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists baked Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded ...

In an exclusive interview with VOA, General Godfrey Otunge, the spokesperson for the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission for Haiti, said he is confident they will arrest the armed ...

Fire at Rio de Janeiro Carnival costume factory injures 21 Nicaragua prevents return of more than 160 Nicaraguans US gifts Haitian national police equipment for anti-gang fight ...

Each year on December 31 and February 2, crowds gather along beaches across Brazil, especially in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, to present offerings to Iemanjá. These tributes include flowers, perfumes ...