When Lourdes Barreto fled her home in Brazil's northeastern state of Paraiba as a teenager -- a move that launched her into ...

Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign ...

Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes have gathered at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as ...

Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is full of contrasts: wealth brushes up against poverty, joyful abandon unfolds alongside hard labour. Its visual expression also explores notions of power ...

Revelers gathered Sunday for the Glorious Diving street party, reviving a tradition in Rio de Janeiro that dates back to the ...

During months of rehearsals, street bands and samba schools make space for pedestrians, creating islands of community spirit ...

An homage to the life of Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói came in last ...

The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots ...

Rio police are using costumes at Carnival to blend into street crowds and catch cellphone thieves. On Friday, Carnival kicked off in Rio and many revelers worry about losing their phones.

A Rio Carnival samba school has honored Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with a glowing parade, but his rivals ...

This photo shows the Champions' Parade of the Carnival 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 22, 2026. The Champions' Parade of the Carnival 2026 was held in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. The top six ...