‘It’s morphin’ time!’ Police disguised as Power Rangers patrol Carnival in São Paulo
It’s not unusual to see superheroes in the streets when it’s Carnival time in Brazil. But among the many people dressed in ...
Brazil rejoices over first Oscar win. 'I'm Still Here' house to be transformed into a film museum
When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced that "I'm Still Here" was the winner of best international film at the Academy ...
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A Rio Carnival parade will tell the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake
A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...
Brazil Celebrates ‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar Win as a ‘Milestone’ in Its Movie Industry Surge
After celebrating its three Oscar nominations for Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” with the same excitement it normally ...
Families, revelers party side-by-side in traditional Carnival in Sao Paulo town
During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Carnival Across Latin America
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
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Oscar fever for Brazil's Fernanda Torres has made her this year's Carnival muse
Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.
Brazil’s First Oscar Hits a Political Nerve Amid Bolsonaro Probe
Brazil erupted Sunday night when the movie I’m Still Here became the first Oscar winner in the country’s history — in the ...