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

When is it, where is it and everything you need to know - The Brazilian celebration of culture kicks off this weekend ...

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With 5 days until the official start of Carnival, the streets of Rio de Janeiro were crowded Sunday with bands and revelers ...

A group of Brazilian transgender women will perform at the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, leading for samba school ...

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

The municipality recorded 44 deg C in the west of the city, the highest temperature on record since 2014. Read more at ...

Rio sambas through a sweltering carnival as temperatures soar.

Events DC returns to Rio de Janeiro's Carnival to strengthen cultural ties and boost international tourism. Local artists and ...

With just five days until Carnival begins on 28 February, Rio de Janeiro’s streets are already packed with revelers and music groups warming up for the celebrations. The Cordão do Boitatá parade took ...

Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists were baking Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-Carnival street ...

Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists were baking Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-Carnival street parties swung into full gear. A heatwave is hitting several parts of ...