Last night of Carnival in Rio

Brazil Carnival

In pictures: Near-naked carnival queens and thousands
of extras help celebrate Brazil’s famous festival

Fire destroys Rio carnival props

Rio hit by more mudslides

Landslides, floods hit Rio

At least 95 people have died in Rio de Janeiro after the worst torrential rain for decades

Police patrol the streets of Rio de Janeiro

Don’t worry, says mayor of Rio after gang war erupts

News Tue 20 Oct, AT 12:50

A gangland battle in Rio de Janeiro killed 17 people and raises security questions as it prepares to host the Olympics

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