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 ...

The superstar wowed her hometown with nearly 50,000 fans at Estadio Metropolitano, marking her first local show in nearly two ...

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

Although Brazil’s Carnival doesn’t officially begin until Feb. 28, celebrations are already underway. Behind the dazzling costumes and props, however, lies a major waste problem. A pilot ...

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