Carnival, a spectacle celebrating African deities and Catholic saints alike, has become a battleground for religious groups in Brazil.

Laisa Lima will lead Arranco's parade when they take part in the annual inter-school competition on the weekend.

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is using samba parades to spotlight Black Brazilian women writers who rarely get public recognition. The samba school Imperio Serrano on Saturday honored 79-year-old ...

During months of rehearsals, street bands and samba schools make space for pedestrians, creating islands of community spirit ...