RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The mere idea that U.S. soldiers on leave from Iraq see Rio's carnival as a free-floating sex party has Brazilians outraged.

Saved from the auction block by public outcry and now lovingly restored, the Gustavo Capanema Palace is a celebration ...

Organizers of a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro said the event drew more than 2 million to Copacabana Beach.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parades at the legendary ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parades at the legendary ...

Since then, the model has jetted off to Brazil to take part in the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro for 2025, the biggest carnival celebrations in the world.

The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off Sunday night with its world-renowned samba parades and elaborate costumes.

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year there's even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school ...

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters paraded alongside their owners in one of the city’s most ...

Workers trying to escape the Maximus Confecções clothing factory fire in Rio de Janeiro. The facility produces costumes for Rio's carnival. [Photo: RS/Fotos Públicas] According to a recent ...