Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more ...

The six highest-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for a final parade, dazzling spectators ...

The Mocidade Independente samba school, one of Rio’s most popular, has 240 drummers in its section. Based in the working-class Vila Vintem community, on the city’s west side, Mocidade is known ...

That's the message one of Rio de Janeiro's famous samba schools is delivering at this ... KAHN: At the nearby bus stop, 64-year-old Jairo Moreira chimed in to explain to fellow riders.

As one of Rio's 12 top-tier samba schools, Unidos de Padre Miguel will have its shot at fame, perhaps even glory — all while bringing in more money into its community. Last year, competing in ...

That's the message one of Rio de Janeiro's famous samba schools is delivering at this weekend's official ... JACQUELINE CRUZ: (Non-English language spoken). KAHN: At the nearby bus stop, 64-year-old ...

A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side ...

As one of Rio’s 12 top-tier samba schools, Unidos de Padre Miguel is having its shot at fame, perhaps even glory — all while bringing in more money into its community. Last year, competing in ...