Damaged structures are seen during a police operation to demolish properties allegedly belonging to drug trafficker Alvaro ...
Rio de Janeiro police dismantled a 'drug trafficking resort' in the Israel Complex of Rio favelas. Built by notorious ...
ONE victim was visiting Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Another hopped into an Uber for a night out in ...
But despite this dominance, sertanejo has little export potential. Few artists care about going global, says Mr Morel. That ...
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...
Rio's favelas – home to around 1.5 million people – cling to the steep hills that dramatically frame the city. Others are wedged in between condominiums or alongside major highways.
With frantic beats and vibrant culture, Brazilian funk prepares to follow the footsteps of reggaeton and conquer global ...
AFP HAS GIVEN THE CHILDREN OF THE RIO FAVELA CIDADE DE DEUS (“CITY OF GOD”) A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THEIR PASSION FOR FOOTBALL THROUGH THE CAMERA LENS. AFP has given the children of the rio ...
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. Sign up here. It had been ...