Just in time for carnival, Assouline's shiny new tome on Rio de Janeiro celebrates the spirit of the Marvelous City.

Police in Brazil have released new information in its investigation into the disappearance of British journalist Charlotte ...

There is still some time to go until the festivities, but street parties and samba school rehearsals are already kicking off ...

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century, ...

Local media reported both fans were on a beach in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in the city’s west side, when they were ...

A group of Brazilian transgender women have been learning samba in the last few months as they prepare to take the stage at ...

Earlier this week investigators said the 32-year-old had been seen boarding a bus from Sao Paulo to Rio after conflicting ...

Charlotte Peet, 32, was reported missing on February 17, but CCTV footage appears to show the journalist in a hostel in Botafogo, a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, on Monday.

Worried family and friends hadn't seen or heard from the 32-year-old since February 8, but detectives in Rio de Janeiro had ...

Images and messages wishing Pope Francis a swift recovery were projected Thursday night onto Rio De Janeiro's landmark Christ the Redeemer statue.