Rio de Janeiro

Municipality in Southeast, Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is anchor to the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area and the second-most populous municipality in Brazil and the sixth-most populous in the Americas. Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's third-most populous state, after São Paulo and Minas Gerais. Part of the city has been designated as a World Heritage Site, named "Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea", by UNESCO on 1 July 2012 as a Cultural Landscape.

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Brazil: Coronavirus restrictions lifted in Rio, Sao Paulo Bars and restaurants in Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo have reopened after more than three months of restrictions. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:49Published 1 day ago

Catholics attend first mass in Rio since virus lockdown The devoted of the Catholic church welcomed the chance to attend a mass after almost three months praying and listening to ceremonies from home via social media.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 3 days ago

Brazilians worry as coronavirus cases surge Even as they were out for a walk along Copacabana beach, residents of Rio de Janeiro said they were worried about the coronavirus pandemic and their country's efforts to deal with it. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:29Published 3 weeks ago

Brazil's coronavirus death toll exceeds the UK's making it the second highest in the world It comes after Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's biggest cities, reopened shops this week.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published on June 13, 2020

Brazil restores COVID-19 data after court ruling On Tuesday Brazil brought detailed COVID-19 data back to its national website after a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ruled the full set of information, removed over the weekend, be reinstated. Gloria.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:46Published on June 10, 2020

Suspicion over Brazil's data as COVID-19 deaths rise Brazil reported 679 new COVID-19 deaths and 15,654 additional confirmed cases on Monday, as controversy grew over the country’s official coronavirus data. Joe Davies reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:52Published on June 9, 2020

Brazilian Black Lives Matter protests hit the streets Thousands of Brazilians marched on Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo on Sunday (June 7) as part of the global Black Lives Matter protest, expressing their outrage at the death of George Floyd in the U.S... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published on June 8, 2020

Bolsonaro accused of exploiting COVID-19 for political gains Protesters and supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro clash in Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo, as Brazil reports a record 33,000 infections on a single day, bringing the total number of cases to half a.. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:21Published on June 1, 2020

Brazilian artist dedicates mural to virus healthcare workers A graffiti artist has dedicated a mural in Rio de Janeiro to health workers taking care of patients and fighting against coronavirus in Brazil. Angelo Campos lost his grandmother and his uncle after.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on May 22, 2020

Brazil hospitals buckle under coronavirus Brazil has announced a total of 254,220 confirmed cases, overtaking Britain to become the country with the third-highest number of coronavirus infections and doctors are now airlifting patients out of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:19Published on May 19, 2020

Santiago Calatrava: "I will work until the last day of my life" Euronews speaks to renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, whose Museum of Tomorrow in Rio has been described as one of the best examples of sustainable architecture. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published on May 12, 2020

The Argentine family spending lockdown at sea A young Argentina family awaiting the birth of their second child is spending the coronavirus quarantine on a sailboat off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published on May 12, 2020

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Graves dug in Rio beach to protest handling of COVID-19 pandemic Brazilians critical of their government's ambiguous response to a surging coronavirus pandemic dug 100 graves and stuck black crosses in the sand of Rio's Copacabana beach on Thursday in a tribute to.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Rio de Janeiro governor faces impeachment proceedings over graft investigations A majority of the assembly members of the Rio de Janeiro state legislature voted on Wednesday to start impeachment proceedings against Governor Wilson Witzel for alleged graft. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
In violent Rio, U.S. protests stoke backlash against deadly cops The killing of another black teenager by Rio de Janeiro police last month was, based on the numbers, unremarkable – one of hundreds gunned down every year by some of the world's deadliest cops. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020

Brazil's Supreme Court halts police raids in Rio's favelas during pandemic A Brazilian Supreme Court minister on Friday prohibited police raids in Rio de Janeiro's favelas during the novel coronavirus pandemic, as a groundswell of criticism of brutal police tactics grows in.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020
Rio looks to reopen as Brazil approaches Italy in coronavirus deaths The mayor of Rio de Janeiro allowed more than 10,000 street vendors to go back to work on Thursday and Brazil's president pressed for legal action to force local governments to reopen beaches, as the.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Sea turtles appear next to Rio airport thanks to fewer flights amid pandemic Sea turtles have been spotted swimming amid garbage next to an airport in Brazil's tourist hotspot of Rio de Janeiro, as the scream of jet engines that would normally keep them away has been largely.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020

Brazil police raid Rio governor's residences amid COVID-19 probe Brazilian federal police on Tuesday raided the residences of Rio de Janeiro Governor Wilson Witzel as part of a COVID-19 corruption probe, targeting one of President Jair Bolsonaro's political foes as.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
Brazil's Rio governor denies wrongdoing in criminal probe; attacks Bolsonaro The governor of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro denied any wrongdoing after the federal police searched his residences in connection with a corruption probe, according to a strongly worded statement on.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
Corpse lay on the street in coronavirus-racked Rio for 30 hours Valnir da Silva died on the streets of a poor Rio de Janeiro neighborhood on Saturday. His body lay on the sidewalk for 30 hours, according to relatives and neighbors. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2020
Rio pet delivery brings companionship to Brazilians in isolation Three-year-old Sansa, a black dog with a white spot on her belly, spent nearly a year in a Rio de Janeiro animal shelter before the coronavirus pandemic restricted visitors, making her odds of being.. Reuters - Published on May 18, 2020

Deadly Rio police raid brings crowds into streets of quarantined favela A deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro on Friday morning drew crowds into the streets of a neighbourhood under quarantine, provoking criticism from residents and activists. Reuters - Published on May 15, 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro says he may release tape in police probe Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday said he is considering releasing a video that sources say shows him explaining that he needs a friendly police chief in Rio de Janeiro to shield his.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020
On tape, Bolsonaro cites protecting his family in push to swap top Rio cop: source Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said in an April cabinet meeting that he needed to change Rio de Janeiro's chief of the federal police to protect family members under investigation, a person with.. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020	How an Argentine family quarantines inside a sailboat near Rio de Janeiro Constanza Coll had planned to give up her full-time home aboard a sailboat, currently traveling along the Brazilian coast, in time to give birth to her second child in a public hospital in her native.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020
Rio police chief swap adds to federal probe of Bolsonaro Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed on Tuesday the replacement of the federal police chief in Rio de Janeiro, adding to scrutiny from the country's top prosecutor into the right-wing.. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020	Brazil's Bolsonaro confirms his top cop appointee replaced Rio police chief Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed on Tuesday the replacement of the federal police chief in Rio de Janeiro, where two of his sons are under investigation. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020
Rio beach vendor turns to home delivery to beat coronavirus lockdown In the beach food capital of the world, the coronavirus lockdown has been a killer for vendors who normally slog up and down crowded sands in the baking sun to sell anything from corn on the cob to.. Reuters - Published on April 30, 2020	Specter of hunger rises in Brazil as coronavirus wrecks incomes In a brick warehouse on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, dozens of charity workers filled trucks with bags of beans, rice, flour and other staples to be distributed throughout the Brazilian metropolis'.. Reuters - Published on April 21, 2020
Two Brazilian governors test positive for coronavirus Two Brazilian state governors tested positive for the new coronavirus on Tuesday, in the tourist hotspot of Rio de Janeiro and the Amazon rainforest state of Pará, becoming the latest leaders to get.. Reuters - Published on April 14, 2020	Coronavirus: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio illuminated as doctor Images of thanks and hope were projected onto the statue in Rio de Janeiro. BBC News - Published on April 13, 2020
Brazil 'Ghostbuster' deep cleans favela streets to fight coronavirus When coronavirus hit and tourists stopped coming to Thiago Firmino's Rio de Janeiro favela tour, he decided to act. Unwilling to wait for officials to react, he donned a white suit and set about.. Reuters - Published on April 10, 2020	Riding out the pandemic, Rio surfers catch a wave of controversy Despite stay-at-home orders aiming to protect people from the new coronavirus, many of Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches have been buzzing with surfers seeking to catch the season's first big swell. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020
In Rio de Janeiro, trash collectors struggle to survive as city shuts down Deise Geraldine is one of scores of Rio de Janeiro trash collectors who usually make their living by scavenging bottles and cans left by restaurants and bars at the curb. Reuters - Published on March 31, 2020	Brazil's Maracana stadium tapped to serve as coronavirus hospital Brazil's Maracana sports complex in Rio de Janeiro, which includes the world famous soccer stadium, will become a temporary hospital to help fight coronavirus, state authorities said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on March 26, 2020
Gangs call curfews as coronavirus hits Rio favelas The "baile funk" dance parties have been called off. Some open-air drug markets are closed for business. Gangs and militias have imposed strict curfews. Coronavirus is coming, and Rio de Janeiro's.. Reuters - Published on March 24, 2020	A Brazilian woman caught coronavirus on vacation. Her maid is now dead Last Monday, housekeeper Cleonice Gonçalves suddenly fell ill while working at an apartment in Leblon, an exclusive neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro tucked between the mountains and the city's famous.. Reuters - Published on March 24, 2020
Brazil records seventh coronavirus death, closes land borders Brazil's coronavirus death toll rose to seven on Thursday, including the first fatalities in tourist hotspot Rio de Janeiro, as Latin America's largest nation closed more borders to visitors and the.. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020	Loud protests ring out in Brazil over Bolsonaro's coronavirus response Loud protests rang out across Brazilian cities on Wednesday over the far-right president's handling of the mounting coronavirus crisis, with cries of "Get out Bolsonaro" heard in Sao Paulo, Rio de.. Reuters - Published on March 18, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak threatens Rio's beloved beach days Mondays are usually slow on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Ipanema beach, but Ana Nunes, who rents parasols and chairs there, said business was down 80% due to the coronavirus outbreak that has prompted.. Reuters - Published on March 16, 2020	Brazil confirms eighth coronavirus case as it spreads across country Brazil has confirmed eight cases of the new coronavirus as of Thursday, including the first instances of likely local transmission, as the infectious disease spreads up the coast to tourist hotspot Rio.. Reuters - Published on March 5, 2020
In pictures: Brazil hit by deadly rain and landslides At least 18 people die and more than 40 are missing in the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. BBC News - Published on March 3, 2020	At least 17 dead in Brazil's southeast due to rains At least 17 people have died in southeastern Brazil's since Sunday due to heavy rains in the states of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, authorities said. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro gets the Rio samba parade treatment Top samba "schools" in Brazil's Carnival capital Rio de Janeiro paraded for a second night on Monday, peppering the annual sizzling fusion of music, dance and costume with jabs at the country's.. Reuters - Published on February 25, 2020	Bolsonaro and son blast probe of Brazil hit man killed by police Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his son on Tuesday hurled criticism at state authorities investigating the death of an alleged hit man who was suspected of involvement in the murder of a.. Reuters - Published on February 18, 2020
Rio braces for coronavirus risk during Carnival party Preparing for Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, when well over 1 million visitors pour into the "Marvelous City" for round-the-clock revelry, is always a daunting task for city officials. Reuters - Published on February 12, 2020	'Get robbed in Rio': Brazil tourist board mistakenly publish rant The tourist board mistakenly shares a post from a visitor saying that she and her family were robbed. BBC News - Published on February 6, 2020
Come to Rio, get robbed: Brazil tourism body shares awkward Instagram post When marketing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's national tourism agency typically focuses on the city's world-class beaches, samba-filled music scene and caipirinha-fueled parties. Violent crime is rarely.. Reuters - Published on February 5, 2020	Rio violence: Police killings reach record high in 2019 Killings by police in the Brazilian state hit a record high amid hardline measures to tackle crime. BBC News - Published on January 23, 2020
Brazilian comedy group hit by Molotov cocktails after film on 'gay Jesus' Molotov cocktails were thrown at the headquarters of Brazilian comedy group Porta dos Fundos in Rio de Janeiro on Christmas Eve, weeks after the group launched a film on Netflix depicting Jesus as gay. Reuters - Published on December 25, 2019	Bolsonaro's son Flávio denies 'chocolate shop money laundering' The shop in Rio de Janeiro was one of 24 addresses raided by anti-corruption investigators. BBC News - Published on December 19, 2019
Rio de Janeiro football victory parade end in clashes with police Tear gas was fired as a victory parade by cup-winning Brazilian team Flamengo ended in chaos. BBC News - Published on November 24, 2019	Rio police arrest seven people, including cop, in Brazil fuel theft gang Brazilian police in Rio de Janeiro state on Tuesday arrested seven people, including a police officer, and carried out 12 search warrants relating to an investigation into fuel theft, the public.. Reuters - Published on November 5, 2019

Rio de Janeiro

Municipality in Southeast, Brazil

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