AP PHOTOS: In Rio and beyond, Carnival brings euphoria and release to Brazilians
A large puppet of U.S. President Donald Trump is paraded during Carnival celebrations alongside other puppets of local ...
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more ...
Oscar fever for Brazil’s Fernanda Torres has made her this year’s Carnival muse
Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.
With flicks of the wrist, Rio Carnival’s drum maestros keep everyone locked in on the beat
Subtle hand signs coordinate the hundreds of pounding drummers in each of Rio de Janeiro’s glitzy Carnival parades.
Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio’s Carnival, but face pushback
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the ...
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First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza
Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, ...
Best Black-Owned Businesses To Support During Rio Carnival
If you’re in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the city’s annual Carnival celebration, there’s still time to show some love to ...
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A Rio Carnival parade will tell the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake
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 ...
Emily Ratajkowski models her racy, laced-up metal mesh look for Rio Carnival
Thanks so much for having me Brazil. Carnival is amazing and so special!” the “My Body” author captioned a series of photos ...
The Latest: From small dogs to big cats, a day inside Brazil's wild Carnival parties
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, and today marks the first full day of the ...
Where to Retire: Living in Brazil Is More Than Carnival, Coffee and Copacabana
Living in Brazil offers affordability, magical rainforests, and a lively beach vibe. It is a great retirement landing spot — ...
Brazil's police go undercover as Power Rangers to arrest pickpockets during Carnival
Dozens of officers have camouflaged among revelers during Carnival festivities to arrest pickpockets in metropolis Sao Paulo dressed as clowns, priests and even characters from the Power Rangers TV se ...