Hundreds of protesters have marched through Vila Cruzeiro favela, demanding the resignation of Rio de Janeiro state Gov. Cláudio Castro

Prince William is ready for Rio! Details of his visit to the iconic city are unveiled ahead of the "biggest ever" Earthshot Prize in Brazil.

The public security crisis in Rio de Janeiro, stemming from the mega-operation against the Comando Vermelho criminal faction on Tuesday (28), has mobilized members of the presidential palace and President Lula himself,

Brazil's Justice and Security Minister Ricardo Lewandowski and Rio de Janeiro State Governor Cláudio Castro announced on Wednesday the creation of an emergency office to tackle organized crime at a local level in a coordinated manner between the federal and state governments.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A police raid and ensuing clashes with a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro left at least 119 people dead, including 115 suspects and four policemen, officials said Wednesday, a day after the massive operation drew criticism for using excessive force.