Carnival season always breathes life into the local economy of Rio de Janeiro's Vila Vintém favela – but particularly this ...

The Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro became a scene of faith and celebration as the traditional Wash of the Sapucaí took place on ...

Both the U.S. and Canadian embassies have also recommended that tourists to the country stick to main cities and tourist ...

Just a few days until the official start of Carnival, and the streets of Rio de Janeiro are already already heaving with ...

Rio sambas through a sweltering carnival as temperatures soar.

With 5 days until the official start of Carnival, the streets of Rio de Janeiro were crowded Sunday with bands and revelers ...

Revelers hold a banner that reads in Portuguese, "Life is worth it," to pay tribute to Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres ...

A reveler wearing a Brazil's flag with the photo of Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Torres kisses a World Cup trophy during ...

Events DC returns to Rio de Janeiro's Carnival to strengthen cultural ties and boost international tourism. Local artists and ...

This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from ...

Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists baked Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-Carnival street ...

Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists were baking Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-Carnival street ...