This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from ...

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 residents and tourists baked on Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-Carnival street ...

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

Rio de Janeiro has recorded its hottest day in at least a decade when temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 F) as residents try to cool off in the ocean or under public showers ...

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.