Hundreds of protesters have marched through Vila Cruzeiro favela, demanding the resignation of Rio de Janeiro state Gov.

Police in Rio de Janeiro have launched a massive operation in two favelas, resulting in 121 deaths, including four officers. The raid targeted the Red Command gang and involved helicopters, ...

In Rio, where rainforest meets surf and glass balconies overlook stacked mosaics of tin and prayer, I learned that the state, ...

In Brazil, at least 64 people were reported dead during a massive raid on a favela in Rio de Janeiro. Over 2,500 law enforcement agents stormed the favela, home to some 300,000 people, as authorities ...

The tourist area – known as Zona Sul (the South Zone) – is generally safe, although exercise caution when walking around at night, especially downtown (Centro), Santa Teresa and Lapa. In all areas of ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in unison in a Rio de Janeiro favela for the inaugural class of a free course allowing residents of the low-income community ...

The death toll in a major police raid targeting a drug trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro has risen to at least 121 people ...

The death toll in Rio’s deadliest police operation in history rose to 132 people, the state authorities say, sparking outrage ...

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for ...

At least 121 people were killed in Brazil in the deadliest police operation targeting organized crime and drug trafficking in ...

The police said they planned the raids for months and expected a high death toll. The city will host global leaders next week ...

The authorities said the deadliest operation in Rio’s history had killed four police officers and at least 60 other people.