João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally.

Keven Nascimento shows how to control the ball during soccer training held by the Street Child United Brazil social project ...

In former slums such as Gamcheon, emerging artists are being given a leg up, helping to foster both inventiveness and ...

Brazilian youths from Rio's favelas are finding hope and opportunities through soccer, participating in international ...

When Brazilian João Victor Gonçalves began playing soccer in one of Rio de Janeiro’s poorest and most violent favelas, little ...

Once notorious no-go areas, Rio's sprawling favelas are now drawing more tourists than some of its most famous monuments. But is visiting safe and ethical? It's 05:47 on a Wednesday morning in May, ...

Premiering in the international competition at Visions du Réel, “Saudades Eternas” is the feature debut of visual artist and director Emma Boccanfuso, drawn from years spent filming inside Rio de ...

A tour guide (in a black-and-red striped T-shirt) leading tourists through the Rocinha favela in Rio. — Photos: AP As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, many are looking ...

Tourists take selfies Jan. 27 on a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela. The Brazilian city recorded a record number of international tourists in 2025. (Silvia Izquierdo/Associated Press) RIO DE ...

RIO DE JANEIRO – As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city’s favelas to learn more about ...