Rio de Janeiro

The deadliest police operation in 16 years for the state which has suffered drug-related violence for decades

State legislature wanted to put Pele’s name on the fabled stadium

As many expect the virus to wreak havoc in Brazil’s poor, densely-packed slums

At least 5trillion plastic pieces are floating in our oceans at the moment

Franco, charismatic city council member in Rio de Janeiro was shot dead along with her driver on March 14

The president elect runs the risk of provoking commercial retaliation from Arab states

Police says drugs were hidden in 48 bags placed at the bottom of two containers

The victim and two friends had been seen partying, using drugs and hanging out with prostitutes

Firing in match between Botafogo and Flamengo injured seven more

Gentlemen's sport will make its way into the Games, but when, that is to be seen

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