The survey was conducted by Data Favela among 4,471 respondents across the country’s five regions, with an emphasis on Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income ...

Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas.

The gang's days of playing Robin Hood to locals are over as it shifts its focus to the internaitonal cocaine trade.

*I'm unsurprised to learn that there are actual clubs – two of 'em, apparently, in Paris and London – called "Favela Chic." *They're ten years old. They look gratifyingly cute and creative, too, like ...

Trying to help change the perception of the Brazilian shantytowns, two artists are working with locals to use a lot of color to create a new perspective. As Brazil readies itself for a momentary ...

Rio de Janeiro has long been the "face" of Brazil and is the most visited city in South America. Tourism represents a significant area of the city’s economy, and one which is only set to grow with the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — A raid of Rio de Janeiro's largest complex of favelas that left at least 18 people dead has sparked renewed complaints of excessive police violence and ignited debate over how to ...

World Cup could cost Brazil $40 billion while Brazilian lack basic services. June 20, 2013— -- This past week, scores of Brazilians across the country have taken to the streets to protest bad ...

On Sunday, rabid fans filled Rio’s de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium for Argentina’s World Cup clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The match was also a showcase for the $500 million, three-year-long ...