Rio de Janeiro's City Hall is rolling out new rules to control beachside activities due to come into force on June 1.

“It’s difficult to imagine Rio de Janeiro without bossa nova, without samba on the beach,” said Julio Trindade, who works as a DJ in the kiosks. “While the world sings the Girl from ...

"It's difficult to imagine Rio de Janeiro without bossa nova, without samba on the beach," said Julio Trindade, who works as a DJ in the kiosks. "While the world sings the Girl from Ipanema ... sells ...

Vendor Leandro Azevedo carries a tray of fruit cocktail to customers on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) by: ELÉONORE HUGHES, Associated Press ...

Vendor Leandro Azevedo carries a tray of fruit cocktail to customers on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) US & World ...