Not only did I not know that longtime local brewery Novo Brazil had opened a new spot in the Mission Valley Mall, but I also ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Maria Rodrigues, a Tokyo-based costume maker, was one of several Brazilian performers who joined Tokyo's Asakusa Samba Carnival this year, with the event returning in all its ...

From the elaborate masks of the Venice Carnival to the lively samba rhythms of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, each carnival has its significance and specialties. Read on and explore the rich traditions ...

Incumbent Eduardo Paes has been reelected for a fourth, non-consecutive term as the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, after winning an ...

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It was both homecoming night, and a welcome home for the Cleveland Storm. The carnival type atmosphere outside Lightning Bolt Stadium on Friday night was no match for the entertainment Cleveland ...

Paes, an enthusiastic fan of carnival who had Lula’s support, easily fought off his principal challenger, Alexandre Ramagem, the former chief of Brazil’s intelligence agency under Bolsonaro.

This is Rio's peak season. The city's most notable events — including Reveillon (New Year's Eve) and Carnival — take place during Brazil's summer, which lasts from December through March.

Carnival street parties can be a hotspot for ... so consider going with a reputable guide (such as Hike in Rio) or in a group, especially during the week when the hikes are quieter.