Rio de Janeiro

Without parades in the sambodrome and with samba groups only in closed places, Rio de Janeiro is experiencing a completely different carnival than before the pandemic. In addition to the limited official program, there are also spontaneous gatherings.

Extreme rain causes landslides and flooding in a mountainous region near Rio de Janeiro. More than 100 people die.

Extreme rain causes landslides and flooding in a mountainous region near Brazil's capital Rio de Janeiro. More than 20 people die.

The Brazilian police make a surprising find during a house search. They are relics from the Nazi era.

The Brazilian police make a surprising find during a house search. They are relics from the Nazi era.

At least 25 people are killed in a shooting in Rio de Janeiro, including a police officer.

The infection rate in Brazil is getting worse. Right-wing extremist President Jair Bolsonaro does not seem to be able to ease the crisis.