The street Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s largest public cultural celebrations, begins this weekend with 462 ...

The best international feature Academy Award for Walter Salles’ timely drama backdropped the annual celebrations and validated a political movement: “It’s hard to put into words just how big of a ...

Sipping a sugary cocktail as your toes disappear into the white sands of a balneário beach. A sunrise hike through the rainforest, finished off with a bowl of acai and washed down with a zingy lime ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -- It's an invitation to hell, warns a minister. Too violent and chaotic, complains a scientist. For others, Rio's five-day carnival is a reason to get out of town.

Cities and villages worldwide awake to the rhythm of carnival celebrations as music, parades, street parties, magnificent floats and people in extravagant costumes take to the streets to party. At ...

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools. It’s Fernanda Torres, who’s competing for the best actress Oscar ...