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Brazil protests over new bus fare and 2014 World Cup spendings spread in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo

At least 200,000 people have marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities, as protests over rising public transport costs…

11 years ago

Maracana stadium reopens in Rio de Janeiro after three years of renovations

Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Maracana stadium has reopened after nearly three years of renovations to prepare it for the World…

12 years ago

Rio 2016 Olympics stadium closed indefinitely because of structural problems with its roof

The Brazilian stadium that was due to host athletics at the 2016 Olympics has been closed indefinitely because of structural…

12 years ago

Pope Francis to attend Rio World Youth Day 2013 in July

Pope Francis has announced in his Palm Sunday homily he will visit Brazil in July for the World Youth Day…

12 years ago

Rio Carnival 2013 draws more than 1.5 million revellers

As Brazil's annual carnival gets under way, Rio de Janeiro’s oldest street parade has drawn an estimated 1.5 million revellers.…

12 years ago

Rio Carnival 2013 kicks off in Brazil

Rio annual carnival has kicked off in Brazil, but the parades and street parties have a sombre tinge coming after…

12 years ago

Sophia Loren at Pirelli calendar 2013 launch in Rio de Janeiro

Five years ago, Sophia Loren became the oldest model to ever poise for the legendary Pirelli calendar at the grand…

12 years ago

Giant girl head sculpture by Jaume Plensa unveiled on Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro

A giant sculpture by Jaume Plensa representing the head of a 14-year-old girl has been unveiled on the famous Botafogo…

12 years ago

Rio Olympics 2016 Theme Song Released: The Gods of Olympus Visit Rio de Janeiro

London Olympics 2012 has hardly even had time to enjoy its success and already Rio is attempting to steal its…

12 years ago

Rio 2016: Olympic flag arrives in Brazil

The official Olympic flag has arrived in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, the host city of 2016 Games.…

12 years ago

Jennifer Lopez in crop top in Rio with Casper Smart after her dressing room was robbed

Jennifer Lopez looked in high spirits as she flashed her stomach in a crop top when she arrived in Rio…

12 years ago

Cordao do Bola Preta 2012 gathered 2.2 million revelers in Rio de Janeiro

Cordao do Bola Preta parade, one of Rio de Janeiro's oldest and most popular carnival street parties has attracted a…

13 years ago