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Brazilian police operation in Rio favelas leaves at least 8 dead, including local drug boss

A police raid in a Rio de Janeiro favela has left at least eight people dead

The Independent UK

'Trend da Rocinha' arrives in Portugal and even the PSP has joined in

If you're paying attention to social media, you've probably come across a series of videos of people walking to a chair and waving to a drone as it moves away and shows an incredible aerial view of Rio de Janeiro. The trend started in Brazil's largest favela and has now…

Euronews

‘It’s one of those lifetime things’: viral videos turn Rio favela rooftop into tourist hotspot

People from across the world queue for hours to get a video taken on the famous ‘Gateway to Heaven’ rooftop in the heart of Brazil’s most iconic city

The Guardian - UK

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Women’s Day marches in Brazil decry gender-based violence, fueled by alleged gang rape in Copacabana

Marches across Brazil for International Women’s Day are serving as a rallying cry against rising violence against women after the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old in Rio de Janeiro

The Independent UK

Ixta Belfrage's insider guide to Rio de Janeiro

The cook and writer loves the beautiful beaches, dramatic sunsets and incredible food of the party-loving Brazilian city where her mother was born

Evening Standard

Brazilian politician brothers convicted of ordering murder of Rio city councillor

João Francisco Inácio Brazão and Domingos Inácio Brazão sentenced for murder of Marielle Franco, a gay Black woman and rising political star

The Guardian - US

Brazil’s Supreme Court begins trial of suspects in Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco killing

Brazil’s Supreme Court has started the high-profile trial of the suspects allegedly behind the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018

The Independent UK

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Will a Trump Tower finally rise in Australia – or is this more flash and bluster on the Gold Coast glitter strip?

Previous plans for a Trump Tower in Queensland almost 20 years ago went the way of other imagined edifices in Rio, Batumi and Tijuana

The Guardian - AU

‘There has to be glitter’: can the Rio carnival give up its love of beach-polluting microplastics?

A bill banning the sale and use of plastic and metallic glitter has yet to go through in Brazil as the capital’s sandy shores bear cost of carnival’s shine

The Guardian - UK

Samba schools honor Black Brazilian female authors during their Carnival parades

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is using samba parades to spotlight Black Brazilian women writers who rarely get public recognition

The Independent UK

Why a Brazilian carnival float has triggered backlash

‘Lula deserves a tribute like this, just like any other Brazilian who does a lot for our people,’ the parade’s chief organizer said

The Independent UK

Brazil Carnival street party do's and don'ts: A survival kit from veterans to beginners

Veteran Carnival fans in Rio say the party is fun, but it also takes planning and endurance

The Independent UK

Rio police in 'Money Heist' and Jason masks apprehend Carnival phone thieves

Rio police are using costumes at Carnival to blend into street crowds and catch cellphone thieves

The Independent UK

Rio Carnival street party dogs parade as humans protest against pet killers

Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes have gathered at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets

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Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city's key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign

The Guardian - US

Rio carnival to offer towering tribute to Lula, ‘the greatest Brazilian of all time’

Brazil president to receive unprecedented honour at opening night of procession with a giant effigy of him

The Independent UK

Sex workers to be honored during annual Rio Carnival parade

In Brazil, voluntary adult sex work is not a crime and has been recognized as an official occupation by the labour ministry since 2002

The Independent UK

Rio Carnival parade will spotlight sex workers in effort to dismantle stigma

A samba school in Rio de Janeiro is preparing to celebrate sex workers at this year's Carnival

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The Guardian - UK

‘It doesn’t shock that it’s Black people getting killed’: inside a deadly police operation in Rio

Police action targeting organised crime in the Brazilian city’s favelas has left communities reeling, with more questions than answers

The Guardian - UK

Rio’s bloodiest day: the untold story of Brazil’s most deadly police raid

In interviews with community leaders, lawyers, security specialists and bereaved relatives, the Guardian pieces together how an operation targeting a criminal gang left 122 people dead last October

Euronews

'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income communities.

The Independent UK

Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas

The Independent UK

Singing contest in Rio prison provides creative outlet for women behind bars

In a Rio de Janeiro prison, Brazilian women inmates showcased their talents in a singing contest on Friday

The Independent UK

The royal family in 2025: King and Kate’s health news and Andrew’s banishment

The King and Queen hosted US president Donald Trump, William travelled to Rio and Kate staged her annual carol concert.

The Guardian - UK

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From the ‘warrior’ midwife saving lives in Senegal to the outed Kenyan pop star speaking up against prejudice, these are some of the people who gave us hope

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