Reforestation project in Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay

Non-profit organization Instituto Mar Urbano planted 30,000 mangrove trees in Rio de Janeiro's polluted Guanabara Bay to improve climate resilience and combat floods. The reforestation project also improved water cleanliness and provided extra income for local crab pickers.

Madonna's Celebration world tour closing concert in Rio de Janeiro

Madonna closed her Celebration world tour with a free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, attracting over a million fans. The event was a massive success, with fans praising Madonna's performance and the city buzzing with excitement leading up to the concert.

Madonna free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro

Madonna performs a free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated 1.6 million attendees. The event was the last show of The Celebration Tour, featuring classic hits and special guest appearances. Fans from around the world flocked to Rio for the historic performance.

Woman Tries to Get Dead Man to Sign for Loan at Bank in Rio de Janeiro

A woman in Rio de Janeiro tried to get a dead man in a wheelchair to sign for a loan at a bank, but the man had been dead for hours. The woman was caught on security camera video moving the man's hand and attempting to have him sign.

Corruption and Organized Crime in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman Marielle Franco's 2018 assassination was allegedly orchestrated by the chief of the state's civil police, revealing deep corruption and ties to organized crime in Rio. The investigation uncovered a web of deceit and cover-ups, highlighting the challenges of addressing corruption and crime in the city.

Record-breaking heat in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro in Brazil experiences record-breaking heat with a heat index of 62.3°C.

Heatwave in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Record-breaking heat index of 62.3C in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, prompts high-alert for heat-related health risks. Authorities sharing tips on coping with the heat as extreme weather continues to plague the country.