RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel ...

Rio de Janeiro's annual carnival parade competition continued its tradition of vibrant dance and colour, with samba school ...

In Rio de Janeiro, family clans managing informal lotteries gain criminal influence through samba schools at the heart of ...

From spectacular parades to non-stop street parties across the city, Rio Carnival is one of the most liberating parties on ...

:: “Many students go to Sapucai and a lot of them dance very well. We teach them with high standards so that they can learn to dance right and above all, have respect for the culture.” :: “It’s very ...

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Samba schools competing for local glory vowed Sunday to throw a magnificent Carnival party -- complete with colorful floats, masked and face-painted dancers, and intoxicating musical ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Samba and literature rarely share the same stage, but at this year's Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, two samba schools used their parades to tell the stories of Black Brazilian female ...

This Brazilian-inspired street carnival brings a different kind of energy to Bangkok, bright without trying too hard. DJs keep things moving with samba and Lati ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel ...