1st Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza

Brazil's carnival kicks off with samba parades in Sao Paulo
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Oscars 2025: Fernanda Torres becomes this year’s Carnival muse as Brazil celebrates its first Academy Award with ‘I’m Still Here’
Fernanda Torres becomes this year’s Carnival muse as Brazil celebrates its first Academy Award with ‘I’m Still Here’ ...
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A Rio Carnival parade will tell the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake
Onemonth after last year’s Carnival, Brazil’s federal public prosecutor’s office reinforced its demands for financial reparations to Cândido’s family. Rio’s Carnival — watched by ...
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Dogs parade in costume as Rio Carnival kicks off
As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon ...
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival: Spectacular pictures capturing the fervour
Samba beats, extravagant outfits, and a carnival spirit filled up the streets of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. A reveller from ...
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State Department warns travelers about drugging-dating scam in Brazil
The U.S. consulates and embassy in Brazil issued a security alert Feb. 3 titled “Carnival and Drugging-Dating Scam 2025.” Steve Royster, consular chief at the consulate general in Rio ...
Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio's Carnival, but face pushback as their numbers grow
RIO DE JANEIRO — Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the ...