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 ...

Drone footage captures Rio de Janeiro’s vibrant favela Rocinha with the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue standing majestically in the background. Drone footage captures Rio de Janeiro’s vibrant ...

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, ...

In Brazil’s settlements, or favelas, residents risk displacement due to unclear property title—but getting clear title could price them out of the community. Could community land trusts offer a ...

Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 63F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. 63°F Some clouds this evening will give way to ...