The wildlife cameras set up by Rio de Janeiro’s State Institute of Environment (INEA) have captured a truly epic return to ...

The Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Cardinal Orani Joao Tempesta, presides over Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis, ...

It had been built by Alvaro Malaquias, known as "Peixao" (Big Fish), one of Rio de Janeiro state's most dangerous and wanted criminals, according to a police statement. Arrest warrants were served ...

The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each year. Recent travelers recommend ...

In the State of Rio de Janeiro, 17,437 probable cases of dengue were recorded in the first four weeks of 2024, against 1,441 notifications in the same period last year. Federal Health Minister ...

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue switched off its lights to mark Earth Hour. New York's Empire State Building also switched off its lights and joined the global campaign on ...

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) arrived this week in Rio de Janeiro as a part of ... Aboard the George Washington are state-of-the-art aircraft such as the ...

Operation Rio did not include any effort by state or federal authorities to address human rights violations committed by Rio de Janeiro police. As we document in this report, Rio police have ...

Image by Wilfredo Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Rio de Janeiro, often called the "Marvelous City," is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse cultural, historical ...

A park ranger in the Itatiaia national park in Rio de Janeiro has found 3,000-year-old cave paintings. An unexpected discovery that calls regional history into question.

For a hassle-free means of transportation from Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), you'll want to get an Uber or taxi. The subway is another affordable and safe way to get around the most ...

The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro is working to translate its academic excellence into real-world innovation and setting its sights on exciting new fields. Rio de Janeiro may be among the ...