Brazilian politicians found guilty over assassination of Rio councilwoman

Brazão brothers each sentenced to more than 70 years in prison as architects of the plot to kill Marielle Franco ...

Brazil’s Lula gets image boost at Rio Carnival, but also faces legal risks

A Rio Carnival samba school has honored Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with a glowing parade, but his rivals are calling it illegal early campaigning.

Samba school that praised Brazil's Lula at Rio Carnival relegated

Rio de Janeiro's annual carnival parade competition continued its tradition of vibrant dance and colour, with samba school ...

Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash

By Lisandra Paraguassu, Ricardo Brito and Janaina Quinet BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva learned that a samba school in Rio de Janeiro ...

Brazilian politicians accused of ordering murder of Rio councillor go on trial

Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão accused of ordering shooting of Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018 ...
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Fire in the Favelas: Brazilian Police Storm Rio de Janeiro’s Infamous Hills

When I first arrived in Rio de Janeiro, the city struck me like a revelation. The Atlantic rainforest spilled down from the highlands and pressed against the edge of the sea, where the famous ...

Brazil’s Minas Gerais state hit by more rain as flooding death toll rises to 55

Flooding and landslides in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have killed at least 55 people as heavy rain hits already affected areas.
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Manu Ríos & Marc Forné ignite a Brazilian heatwave with a shirtless romp through Rio

Manu Ríos was the king of Carnival in Rio.