When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced that "I'm Still Here" was the winner of best international film at the Academy ...

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...

After celebrating its three Oscar nominations for Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” with the same excitement it normally ...

During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...

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Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.

Brazil erupted Sunday night when the movie I’m Still Here became the first Oscar winner in the country’s history — in the ...

Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday (Monday in Manila) as the news broke that Brazil won ...

Many areas of Brazil are being hit by a heat wave and beaches were packed with people this weekend in Rio, particularly in Copacabana, where one of the best-known samba schools in the carnival ...

Worldwide, Brazilian women are celebrated for their allure and beauty. In particular, their captivating appearances and charismatic personalities have significantly increased their popularity on ...

From our correspondent in Brazil – Brazil's right-wing hero and former president Jair Bolsonaro is ineligible to run for office until 2030 following his conviction on abuse of power charges ...