A new anti-crime bill in Brazil targeting the son of a jailed Red Command gang leader is likely to have little impact on organized crime.

The residents of Rio de Janeiro's Santo Amaro favela celebrated the inauguration of a new skate park on Saturday (March 22).

Brazilcore—Gen Z’s take on Y2K aesthetics—celebrates Brazil’s cultural influence, but obfuscates the nation’s racial ...

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 ...

The United Arab Emirates wants to invest more in Brazil. The focus is not only on raw materials but also on infrastructure ...

Five favelas were targeted by around 1,300 police and 3,600 troops in a sweep starting at 4 a.m., the Rio state security service said in a statement. Their main goal was to stop gangs behind a ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Rio de Janeiro police demolished yesterday a facility they dubbed a “drug trafficking resort,” which they said was used as a meeting point for drug traffickers in ...

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker returns to the club after sustaining a "suspected concussion" on international duty with Brazil. Daniel Noboa is calling on international armies to fight the ...

Featuring an artificial lake, swimming pool, gym, barbecue area, and leisure space, the property was located inside a group of Rio favelas known as the Israel Complex. It had been built by Alvaro ...

Soar over the favelas with a drone, offering a unique aerial perspective of the vibrant and dynamic urban communities. Glide over the colorful streets and rooftops of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo ...

The struggle of Latin American women is more urgent than ever in the face of setbacks across the continent. These eight women are at the forefront of the resistance: defending their threatened rights ...