The United Arab Emirates wants to invest more in Brazil ... the government of the state of Rio de Janeiro were about creating new housing possibilities in the favelas and connecting them better ...

Brazilian authorities say a civil police officer co-piloting a helicopter has been shot in the head while authorities conducted an operation in Rio de Janeiro.

commonly known as a favela, according to local news outlet G1. In a statement, Rio de Janeiro police criticized an ongoing case in Brazil’s Supreme Court, in which justices have issued rulings ...

SÃO PAULO – A Brazilian tourist died while visiting the Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro ... consumer’s defense service to shut Brazil’s major tourism destination for visitors ...

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. Favelas are misunderstood places, and some are perfectly safe ...

Brazil’s federal police have raided the homes in Rio de Janeiro of suspects behind the smuggling of 2,000 assault rifles from Miami for a criminal organization in the city ...

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Brazil’s far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, who could face trial for allegedly masterminding an attempted coup, is hoping for a major show of support at a rally in Rio de Janeiro Sunday.