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Brazil Highways See Less Accidents but More Deaths in Carnival 2017
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Carnival holiday had fewer accidents on Brazil's federal highways, but the number of deaths...
MetrôRio to Run 24 Hours for Rio’s Final Carnival 2017 Weekend
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the official 2017 Carnival dates in the past, the city of Rio will still...
Portela Samba School Crowned Champion of Rio Carnival 2017
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Portela, one of Rio de Janeiro’s best-known samba schools, has been crowned the champion of...
São Paulo Announces Winning Samba Schools for Carnival 2017
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Shortly after 7PM last night, the city of São Paulo announced the results from its samba...
Final Six Samba Schools Parade in Rio Carnival 2017
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The final six schools took part in Rio Carnival’s samba parade competition last night, on...
First Six Samba Schools Parade in Rio Carnival 2017
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Six samba schools from Rio’s Grupo Especial (Special Group) performed last night, Sunday, February 26th,...
Carnival 2017 Brings Another 66 Blocos to Rio’s Streets Today
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Sixty-six official blocos are set to parade through the streets today, Monday, February 27th, attracting...
Carnival 2017 in Rio de Janeiro Hosts 75 Blocos Today
Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As Carnival reaches its second official day (Saturday, February 25th) of the 2017 season, Rio de...
Blocos Welcome Carnival 2017 to Rio’s Streets Tonight
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Carnival 2017 officially begins tomorrow, on Friday, February 25th. While some Cariocas may choose to...
Going to the Sambódromo for Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival 2017
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With 90,000 visitors pouring into the Sambódromo every night during Rio de Janeiro's 2017 Carnival, the...
Mangueira Samba School is Ready for Carnival 2017
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Occupying a spot in the Grupo Especial (Special Group) for decades, the league’s current champion...
Cruise Ships Arriving in Rio Bring US$18 Million for Carnival 2017
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Officials in Rio de Janeiro expect to receive fourteen ocean liner cruise ships during...
Portela Samba School Ready for Rio Carnival 2017
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Portela samba school will be the penultimate performance in the Grupo Especial (Special Group) parade...
Only 70 Percent of Rio Hotel Rooms Booked for Carnival 2017
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the midst of an economic crisis, Carnival carries on in Rio de Janeiro, now...