Rio de Janeiro, Carnival

At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival costume factory
A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city's iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized, Rio’s state health department said, casting a shadow over preparations for one of the world’s biggest shows.
Factory fire destroys dream of three Rio de Janeiro Carnival samba schools
A fire in a Rio de Janeiro factory shattered the dreams of three samba schools, whose costumes were destroyed 16 days before Carnival.
Firefighters rescue carnival workers from factory fire in Rio de Janeiro
At least 20 people were injured, 10 critically, after a fire destroyed a clothing factory in the north of Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. (AP/Diarlei Rodrigues)
Dozens injured in a fire at a costume factory in Rio de Janeiro days before Carnival
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is undoubtedly the most iconic celebration in Brazil and the most anticipated event by Brazilians. This date becomes the center of the country's life, with thousands of locals and tourists flooding the streets to enjoy the vibrant rhythm of samba and fully experience the celebration.
Fire at Rio factory injures at least 20, destroys carnival costumes
At least 20 people were injured when a clothing factory making costumes for Carnival celebrations in Brazil caught fire on Wednesday (February 12), according to local health authorities.
At Least 20 Injured as Fire Tears Through Key Rio Carnival Costume Factory
At least 22 people were injured, 12 of them seriously, after a fire tore through a key costume factory for Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, news outlet O Globo reported.Footage released by Rio’s city government Operations Center shows flames engulfing the Maximus Confeccoes factory in the Ramos neighborhood.
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BRICS summit planned for July in Rio: Brazil
Leaders of the countries known as BRICS will hold a summit in Rio de Janeiro in July, the current chair Brazil announced on ...
Brazil to host next BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro in July
The Brazilian government announced Saturday that the next BRICS summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7.
10 Best Moments From Shakira's Las Mujeres No Ya Lloran World Tour Opening Show in Rio de Janeiro
On Tuesday (Feb. 11) at the Nilton Santos Stadium, the Colombian superstar demonstrated why she is one of the greatest Latin ...
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Gol 737 Max reportedly aborts take-off after hitting vehicle on Rio runway
Preliminary reports from Brazil are indicating that a Gol Boeing 737 Max 8 has aborted take-off from Rio de Janeiro after ...
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In Rio de Janeiro, a wrong turn leads from paradise to peril
One victim was visiting Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Another hopped into an Uber for a night out in ...
Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes have spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro to pay homage to Yemanja, the ...
Brazil To Host BRICS Summit 2025 In Rio de Janeiro
BRICS was established in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining in 2010 as a counterbalance to ...
Shakira looks breathtaking in ocean wave sculpted gown by Gaurav Gupta
Shakira wowed the audience in Rio de Janeiro with her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour 2025,' wearing a dazzling gown by ...