Events next week in Rio and other Brazilian cities linked to the COP30 climate summit will be safe for visitors, a Brazilian ministry official said, seeking to reassure attendees after a bloody police crackdown on a drug gang that led to dozens of deaths.

The Brazilian government assures that upcoming COP30 climate summit events will remain safe for attendees despite concerns following a deadly police operation in Rio. Officials emphasize the violence was unrelated to the climate agenda.

A typical Carnival day in Brazil starts around 7 a.m., when the first blocos — as the free street parties are known — start their loud and colorful musical journey down the city’s streets. Drummers, stilt walkers, trumpet players and other performers ...

Brazil is passionate about celebrations, its enormous cultural diversity resulting in a rich calendar of events held throughout the year — here are some of the ones to look forward to beyond Rio.

Glistening with sequins and sweat and shimmying to sultry samba beats, thousands of performers dance their way down a Rio de Janeiro avenue in the Brazilian beach city's famed carnival parades. With whimsical floats, thundering drum sections and legions of ...

This year, Brazil’s Carnival celebrations are expected to host 200,000 international tourists who are expected to contribute $200 million in revenue to the South American nation, said officials at Embratur, Brazil’s state-owned tourist board.