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Brazil gang leader who dressed as daughter in failed prison escape found dead

The 42-year-old was caught over the weekend trying to break out of jail dressed as his daughter.

6 Aug 2019

Massive blaze engulfs museum in Rio de Janeiro

President Michel Temer said it was “a sad day for all Brazilians”.

3 Sept 2018

Car ploughs into crowds on Copacabana Beach walkway

The incident happened at around 8pm local time on Thursday evening.

19 Jan 2018

Brazil buries 100th police officer killed in Rio in 2017

Rio de Janeiro Carnival float collapses injuring 11

Brazilian police break up mock favela protest artwork

Nine million free condoms to be handed out in Olympics

Syrian refugee swimmer tries to qualify for Olympics

'Refugee team' to take part in 2016 Rio Olympics

Riots ahead of Rio's World Cup

Thousands gather in Rio de Janeiro for carnival fun

The dance craze that is helping keep Rio's slums clean

Vicious rapes on buses in Rio casts doubt on safety