Events take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s most cosmopolitan city ... It was originally a food festival when people would take their last opportunity to gorge before the beginning of Lent, ...

This five-day festival leading up to Fat Tuesday brings ... This is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall, so pack an umbrella. Key Events Crowds and hot summer weather ...

Rio de Janeiro-based Habanero Film Sales has snagged worldwide rights to "This Island" ("Esta isla"), the feature debut of Lorraine Jones Molina and Cristian Carretero ahead of its world premiere in ...

It was at the foot of the Sugarloaf that Portuguese explorers founded the city of Rio de Janeiro in 1565. And, just as Rio in its early days was subject to attack by (mostly French) pirates and ...