Police in Rio de Janeiro have launched a massive operation in two favelas, resulting in 121 deaths, including four officers.

Families in Rio de Janeiro have begun burying victims of the city’s deadliest gang raid. Residents in the Vila Cruzeiro ...

NITEROI, Brazil — Performers twisted and twirled above the sand on a beach across the bay from Rio de Janeiro in an aerial circus show that sought to draw attention to the widespread problem of ...

Rhythm Planet host Tom Schnabel on famous Brazilian songs heard from the favelas to the stadiums. (10 o'clock hour) Rhythm Planet host Tom Schnabel on famous Brazilian songs heard from the favelas to ...

Brazil win ninth continental title Marta scores twice, but misses in the shootout Colombia take lead three times but fall short of title QUITO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Brazil successfully defended their ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in unison in a Rio de Janeiro favela for the inaugural class of a free course allowing residents of the low-income community to ...