Brazil's Supreme Court has postponed its decision on the method for selecting Rio de Janeiro's governor, further extending political uncertainty and chaos in the region.

Ein Brand zerstörte in Rio de Janeiro die Hälfte der Dachkonstruktion des Olympia-Velodroms. Dort fanden Teile der Sommerspiele 2016 statt. Beim Feuer wurde niemand verletzt.

Rio de Janeiro's favelas, traditionally known for poverty and violence, are now attracting a growing number of tourists, partly due to personalized drone videos offered over the city's rooftops.

A federal judge in Rio de Janeiro has issued a preliminary injunction, suspending Brazil's 12% crude oil export tax for five international companies including Shell and TotalEnergies.

An exhibition celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Casa d’Italia in Rio de Janeiro has opened at the ItaliaNoRio Cultural Center, running from April 1 to May 1.

Pepsi Global announced the launch of "Pepsi Football Nation," a new global platform designed to integrate football culture from cities like Rio de Janeiro and London into everyday life. The initiative celebrates football's cultural impact.

The University of Belgrade has signed five cooperation agreements with institutions in Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, covering legal, economic, and political fields, as well as student exchange programs.

A police operation in Rio de Janeiro successfully targeted drug criminality, resulting in the death of a powerful drug dealer. In retaliation, gang members set buses on fire and caused traffic chaos with road blockades in the city center.

A police raid in several favelas near Rio de Janeiro's Santa Teresa district resulted in eight deaths, including a prominent drug lord. Approximately 150 elite police officers were deployed in the operation.

Criado em Nilópolis, no Rio de Janeiro, e neto de integrante da Beija-Flor, Jefferson Rib apresenta Bum Bum Paticumbum Prugurundum, mostra que revisita narrativas das escolas de samba cariocas.

Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrated in cities across the South American nation on Sunday, as organizers hoped to build momentum for a right-wing victory in the upcoming presidential elections. Protesters draped in yellow and green — the colors of the national flag — took to the streets in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the capital Brasilia to voice their opposition to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva who faces a tough reelection bid in Octob

Brazil's Supreme Court has sentenced two former lawmakers to 76 years in jail for ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a popular black activist.

The trial has commenced in Brazil for two politicians accused of orchestrating the murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a prominent black, lesbian activist and critic of militia groups.

Rio de Janeiro is focusing on a tourism exchange with Portugal's wine sector, with over 40 winery projects planned. The State Secretary of Tourism, Gustavo Tutuca, highlights this as a new attraction to draw more international visitors.

Entrepreneur and influencer Virginia Fonseca made her debut as the Carnival Queen at Grande Rio in the Rio de Janeiro Sambadrome, drawing significant attention for her popularity and romantic life.

A mother and daughter from Gdynia, Poland, Magdalini Kozłowska and Monika, performed as soloists representing a Brazilian samba school at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.

I moved from the US to Brazil and have experienced some culture shocks along the way. Isaiah Reynolds After losing my job, I decided to move from Chicago to São Paulo, Brazil. I love my new home, but I've experienced some culture shocks during the transition. For example, I didn't expect to feel chilly in São Paulo, and the food is different (in a good way). After an incredible three weeks traveling around Brazil, I was on the first leg of my flight home to Chicago when I received a message from my director at work — a 15-minute "check-in" with an HR representative. Worried I might receive news of a layoff, I frantically deboarded the plane after landing in Rio de Janeiro and joined the call in a quiet corner of the duty-free section of the airport. There, I was informed that my role had been eliminated. Faced with the reality of returning home to the frigid Chicago temperatures with no job, I quickly changed my connecting flight and decided to hostel-hop around Brazil for another month. However, even that extra month didn't feel like long enough in the country I'd fallen in love with. Exploring beautiful destinations while practicing a new language every day was incredibly fulfilling for me. Once I went back to the US, I realized I was looking for ways to push myself out of my comfort zone. I had always wanted to live abroad, and my unemployment seemed like the perfect alignment to make that move to another part of the world. So, a few months after my original trip, I relocated from Chicago to São Paulo and was greeted by lots of surprises along the way. Coming from Chicago, I didn't expect to feel chilly in São Paulo The temperatures in São Paulo caught me by surprise. Cristian Lourenço/Getty Images Growing up in the Midwest, I've endured my fair share of snowstorms and wind chills so cold that I felt as though my eyelids would freeze together. So, I felt well-equipped for any kind of cold weather Mother Nature could ever throw my way. Even so, I wasn't prepared for just how chilly Brazil could feel — especially during a springtime cold front while living in an area without access to central heating. Although Brazil's springtime temperatures (which last from September through November) are similar to what I experienced during the Chicago fall, it was difficult to adjust to the lack of central heating. So, I found myself wearing multiple layers of T-shirts and the only hoodie I brought with me. Before I moved, I'd only visited Brazil during its smoldering summer months, so I had naively assumed the subtropical temperatures in São Paulo would be pleasant year-round. The food is different — and that's not a bad thing I've grown to love acarajé: stuffed black-eyed-pea fritters Isaiah Reynolds Between seeing unrefrigerated milk in grocery stores to trying vegetables I've never heard of, the day-to-day food in Brazil is a lot different than what I was used to in the States. For example, contrary to the common American adage, breakfast doesn't seem to be the most important meal of the day here; many Brazilians opt for bread or fruit instead of the hefty pancakes or sausage links I was accustomed to. For lunch and dinner, many locals seem to rely on a tried-and-true formula: arroz (rice), feijão (beans), some meat, and salad. Classic dishes like stroganoff (a creamy chicken or beef dish topped with crispy shoestring potatoes) or feijoada (pork and black bean stew) may enter the rotation. Still, the aforementioned combo is a popular default dish that I've grown to love. Although tavern-style Chicago pizza still holds a special place in my heart, my new Brazilian favorites include acarajé (stuffed black-eyed pea fritters fried in dendé oil), acerola (a sweet cherry fruit), and doce de leite (sweet caramelized milk used as a topping or filling). Plus, there's a pretty great international food scene here, too. While wandering around the city, I've come across a wide range of cuisines, from Lebanese and West African restaurants to Colombian and Venezuelan spots. Although I was initially worried about feeling welcomed, I can see myself putting down roots here One thing I've noticed since my first visit to the country is that Brazilians are very proud to be Brazilian. From football matches to the celebrations that occur when Brazilian films are nominated for Academy Awards, the people here seem to be the loudest and proudest fans in the room. Because of this, I was worried I might not feel as welcome as an outsider. Instead, I've found an endearing level of curiosity among many Brazilians I've met, who either want to practice English or ask how I'm enjoying their beloved country. This openness to connect has softened a lot of the original culture shock during my move. Although very different from my life in Chicago, I'm excited to continue building a life for myself in São Paulo. Read the original article on Business Insider

A colossal metallic robot depicting Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva towered over Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome avenue on Sunday night, in a Carnival parade that has drawn fire for its tribute to a sitting president in an election year. Samba school Academicos de Niteroi kicked off three days of dazzling parades with the homage to Lula, tracing his life as a boy growing up in poverty in the arid northeast, to a metalworker, union leader and then president. The opposition has slammed the parade as veiled early campaigning ahead of October polls in which the 80-year-old Lula is seeking a fourth term.

A significant fire erupted on the roof of the iconic Velodrome at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park. Emergency services quickly responded to the incident.

An Olympic arena in Rio de Janeiro has caught fire, with details on the extent of the damage and cause currently unknown.

Argentine tourist Agostina Páez, accused of racism in Brazil, provided her account of events after being released on bail from Rio de Janeiro, though a viral video involving her father has reignited controversy.

From Rio de Janeiro, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the vital role cities play in improving global health, noting that urban areas are home to over half the world's population, a figure expected to reach nearly 70%.

A Rio de Janeiro court has quashed a more than $3 million fine against football star Neymar, which was imposed for allegedly damaging the environment by building an artificial lake at his mansion.

Rio de Janeiro's mayor, Eduardo Cavalijere, has announced that singer Chapel Roan will not perform at the "Todo Mundo no Rio" event following an incident where her security allegedly disturbed Jude Law's 11-year-old daughter.

Manolo Pagani, a Rio de Janeiro native raised in Portugal and based in Switzerland, is leading Cape Verde's national futsal team, building an international career and fostering the sport's growth in the country.

Eight people, including a prominent drug lord, were killed during a security forces raid in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. The operation targeted one of the city's most wanted gang leaders.

A police operation in Rio de Janeiro led to multiple fatalities, including a hostage situation in a residential building where both alleged perpetrators and a resident were killed.

Vitor Simonin presented himself to the Rio de Janeiro police wearing a t-shirt with the phrase 'Regret nothing.' A group of defendants recorded a video mocking the rape of a 17-year-old girl.

A judicial decision has authorized the Portuguese group Barraqueiro, owner of Fertagus, to assume the operation of the railway system in Rio de Janeiro, marking a new management era for the services.

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has convicted brothers Domingos Inácio Brazão and João Francisco Inácio Brazão, sentencing them to 76 years for ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco and her driver.

Two politician brothers have been convicted in Brazil for ordering the murder of prominent Rio de Janeiro councillor Marielle Franco, whose death sparked widespread protests.

Juízes da Primeira Turma do STF deram razão à tese do Ministério Público de que o assassínio da ex-vereadora do Rio de Janeiro foi encomendado para proteger os interesses das milícias armadas.

Brazil’s supreme court has commenced the trial of politicians accused of orchestrating the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver.

During months of rehearsals, street bands and samba schools make space for pedestrians, creating islands of community spirit in a violent, unequal city where the car is still king

The world-renowned Rio de Janeiro Carnival concluded with a spectacular Champions' Parade, as thousands of dancers, musicians, and participants celebrated until dawn.

Rio de Janeiro is currently hosting its annual Carnival, with fierce competition among samba schools and millions of partygoers filling the streets with glitter and color.

Lufthansa's new Allegris business class has faced certification issues on the Boeing 787. It appears to have fixed the problem. MICHAELA STACHE/AFP via Getty Images Lufthansa's Boeing 787 business class debacle is almost over after a yearslong certification delay. The airline has been flying some Dreamliners with only four of the 28 high-dollar seats sold. Lufthansa expects to boost the number of sellable 787 business-class seats to 25 by mid-April. Lufthansa can finally start making money on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a certification debacle left one of its most lucrative cabins largely empty for months. The German flag carrier said on Monday that it will begin selling tickets for its Allegris business class on the 787. Allegris, Lufthansa's signature cabin concept, spans economy, premium economy, business, and first class, but the business class rollout has been particularly tricky. The program first launched on the Airbus A350 in May 2024, with the cabin spanning the entire plane. The first Allegris-equipped 787 followed in October 2025, but certification of business class dragged on due to the cabin's complexity: there are five staggered seat configurations in a single airplane cabin — some with doors or more legroom, others with extra-long beds. The middle front-row suite can be combined into a double bed. The first-row window seats have extra workspace. Lufthansa This is because the Dreamliner's geometry — including a slightly tighter usable footprint and different fuselage contouring compared to the A350 — made it harder to demonstrate to regulators that passengers could evacuate quickly from every seat, whether staggered, partially enclosed, or fully cocooned, in an emergency. The result? For months, only four of the 28 business class seats could be sold — the front-row Business Class Suites — leaving the remaining 24 empty. Business class is a cash cow for airlines, and by flying most of the cabin empty as competitors pour investments into their own premium seats, Lufthansa was essentially leaving money on the table. It has been a particularly costly headache for a carrier in the midst of a multi-year turnaround plan to restore profitability after years of financial pressure from frequent maintenance, aircraft shortages, rising operating costs, and labor strikes. Lufthansa even opted for an already-certified business-class seat to retrofit onto its Airbus A380s rather than risk another prolonged and costly certification process. But the saga is nearing the finish line. Beginning April 15, Lufthansa plans to carry passengers in 25 business-class seats on its 787s, with three remaining blocked in the second row of the cabin. Bookings are open, though it's unclear whether the news indicates the seats have been fully certified or if that's just Lufthansa's expected timeline. Lufthansa said "Classic" seats — one of the Allegris categories available — are free to secure with the premium fare. The others require an extra fee: this includes the first-row suites, the "Privacy" seat next to the window, the "Extra Space" seat with more legroom, and the "Extra Long Bed" with an over seven-foot sleeping surface. The three second-row seats that are blocked — and not yet available for booking — are two privacy seats and an extra-legroom seat. Some Allegris seats can be fully enclosed with extra workspace; others can combine into a double bed. LUKAS BARTH/AFP via Getty Images Lufthansa flies eight Allegris-equipped Dreamliners and expects to have 29 by the end of 2027. They are set to first fly from Frankfurt to Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, Cape Town, Shanghai, Hyderabad, Hong Kong, and Austin; New York-JFK and Los Angeles join the roster in June, followed by Delhi in July. As part of Lufthansa's greater multibillion-dollar fleet overhaul plan, Allegris is also being fit onto the airline's existing A350s and Boeing 747-8s, as well as its future, yet-to-be-certified Boeing 777Xs. A similar spacing issue on the 747 double-deckers' upper level means it will have a split business class: the lower deck will have Allegris, while upstairs will feature the plane's original cabin. Read the original article on Business Insider

The world’s biggest street party has taken over the heart of Rio de Janeiro, as millions of people flood the city ahead of its iconic carnival celebrations. Rio City Hall expects around six million revelers to join the festivities, with Caitlin Brown giving us a sneak peek.

An ambitious 'refaunation' project has successfully reintroduced blue-and-yellow macaws to Rio de Janeiro's national park, marking their return after an absence of 200 years, alongside other lost species.

Brazilian police accidentally seized a record 48,000 kilograms of marijuana in a Rio de Janeiro favela during a routine operation against criminal organizations.

A wave of antisemitic incidents occurred in Rio de Janeiro during Passover, with reports of US and Israeli citizens being unwelcome, prompting calls for the legal adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

A Brazilian judge has issued a block on the controversial project to construct a zipline connecting the popular Rio de Janeiro tourist attraction, Sugarloaf Mountain, to Morro da Urca.

Agostina Páez, a 29-year-old Argentine lawyer and influencer, remains detained in Rio de Janeiro since January 14 after being filmed making racist gestures, and now faces new uncertainty following a court reversal in her case.

A police operation in October 2025 in Rio de Janeiro's favelas resulted in 122 deaths, aiming to weaken the "Red Command," one of Brazil's oldest and most powerful criminal organizations.

(ANSA) - RIO DE JANEIRO, 19 MAR - Italian culinary excellence is strengthening its role as a cultural bridge between Brazil and Italy with the launch in Rio de Janeiro of the “Cucina” Food and Wine…

Brazilian police say that raid in Rio de Janeiro targeted a leader of Red Command, a powerful criminal group.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Rio de Janeiro hosted a record 10,930 days of filming in 2025, a 24.6% increase from one year before, Leonardo Edde, president director of RioFilme, announced on March 12 during the Fórum Audiovisual & Turismo – an event aimed at discussing how film and TV productions can promote Brazil’s tourism […]

Flamengo have appointed Leonardo Jardim as their new coach following the surprise sacking of Filipe Luis."Welcome to Flamengo, Leonardo Jardim," the Rio de Janeiro-based club announced on their social media channels on Wednesday.

Rodrigo Bacellar, President of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj), has been indicted due to strong evidence suggesting his involvement in obstructing police operations and hindering judicial mandates against a former councilman and deputy.

Brazil's Supreme Court has sentenced two politicians to 76 years in prison for ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro city councilor Marielle Franco, a prominent advocate for Black and LGBTQI+ rights.

Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday convicted two former lawmakers of ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro council woman Marielle Franco, a popular black activist whose murder exposed deep ties between politics and organized crime.

Brazil's Supreme Court is set to rule on the suspects accused of plotting the 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver, a case that continues to stir emotions.

The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the conviction of those accused of ordering the murder of Marielle Franco, including a Rio de Janeiro Court of Accounts counselor, a former federal deputy, the Rio Civil Police commissioner, a former Court of Accounts advisor, and a former police officer.

Brazil's Supreme Court is set to rule on five defendants accused of planning the murder of former Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in March 2018, with a decision to be made by majority vote.

Two Polish women from Gdynia, Magdalini Kozłowska and her daughter Monika, performed as soloists at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, representing a Brazilian samba school and leading one of the parades.

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. In a country with the largest Catholic population in the world, racy nun costumes are everywhere during the festival. Along with revellers dressing up in sexy police costumes, the Catholic cosplay reveals an element of carnival’s underlying subversive nature: authority figures softened, flipped, and reconsidered through street theatre and play Continue reading...

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival parades have commenced, featuring a giant robot tribute to Brazilian President Lula, celebrating his journey from poverty to power.

Police in Rio de Janeiro conducted an undercover operation during Carnival, using fancy dress and drones to catch phone thieves, leading to two arrests.