On Wednesday, the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), together with the Federal Brazilian Government, officially supported the ...

Fly over the breathtaking landscapes of Rio de Janeiro with this stunning drone footage. From the iconic Christ the Redeemer ...

It was necessary to repel the “invasion” of mobile phones in Brazilian classrooms, even to spark a debate about the use of ...

The Brazilian government says it is going to create a reception center for deported migrants from the United States following ...

Its technical foundations for a green-production boom may be sound, but Brazil’s economic travails are an obstacle. The high cost of finance is putting off bigger investments in capital-intensive ...

A white house in a quiet corner of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been attracting a stream of visitors in recent ...

Beyond the spectacle, the economic impact of the massive influx of tourists is undeniable. Restaurants, bars, tour operators, ...

The global success of Brazilian movie "I'm Still Here" -- riding high after three Oscars nominations -- has set off a ...

Although Brasilia became the capital of Brazil in 1960, many countries, including India and Pakistan, still had their embassies in Rio de Janeiro until the early 1970s. To meet senior foreign ...

A 39-year-old Chilean tourist identified as Javier Valdés Susarte was found dead at a Rio de Janeiro favela, it was reported Thursday in Brazil's former capital city. Authorities are still ...

In all areas of Rio, remain vigilant with valuables due to pickpocketing, and keep in mind that some tourists have been involved in armed robberies (in these cases, always hand over your belongings).

The UN had plans to build a city that would serve as its headquarters and the world's capital. A World War II Scituate spy base was key.