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Shakira Draws Two Million Fans to Historic Copacabana Beach Concert

Latin pop queen Shakira delighted crowds of two million that packed Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, delivering fan-favorite hits and words...

Brazil Congress Approves Shared Pet Custody for Separating Couples

No more arguments over who gets the dog. The Brazilian Congress has passed a bill that will let separating couples share custody of their...

Drone Videos Reopen Debate on Tourism in Rio’s Favelas

While lining up, some tourists touch up their makeup to parade on the rooftop of a small house in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela,...

Brazilian Star Beatriz Haddad Maia Falls in Australian Open First Round Upset

Beatriz Haddad Maia, Brazil's leading women's tennis player, saw her Australian Open campaign end abruptly on Sunday with a first-round defeat to Kazakhstan's Yulia...

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Moved From House Arrest to Police Custody

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a...

Brazil’s Supreme Court Convicts Bolsonaro for Coup Attempt

Brazil’s Supreme Court has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to stage a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election...

Brazilian Photographer Sebastião Salgado Dies at 81

Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, known for his powerful black-and-white images of the Amazon and global conflicts, died on Friday at the age of 81,...

Brazilian Teen Fonseca Makes History With Argentina Open Tennis Victory

Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca became the 10th youngest champion in ATP Tour history when he swept past home hope Francisco Cerundolo in the final of...

From Slavery to Specialty – The Rise of Black-Owned Coffee in Brazil

Raphael Brandao beams with pride as he describes the high-end Brazilian coffee he produces with beans sourced exclusively from Black farmers in a country...

Madonna Electrifies Rio with Historic Celebration Tour Finale

Pop idol Madonna gave it all in Rio de Janeiro as she looked back on her four-decade career in a historic show before throngs...
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Costa Rica Tourism Growth Masks Warning Sign at San José Airport

The San Jose airport recorded a drop in international tourist arrivals in May, even as Costa Rica’s overall air tourism numbers continued to grow,...

Wimbledon 2026 Draw Sets Tough Paths for Fonseca, Cerúndolo and Maia

Wimbledon’s 2026 draw gave Latin tennis a little bit of everything Friday: opportunity, danger, star power and one major absence. Brazil’s João Fonseca and...

Costa Rica Cuts Tolls on Main Road to Jacó and Central Pacific

Drivers heading from San José toward Costa Rica’s central Pacific will pay slightly less on Route 27 starting July 1, when new toll rates...

Ecuador Beats Germany 2-1 in Dramatic World Cup Comeback

Ecuador pulled off one of the biggest results of the 2026 World Cup group stage Thursday, coming from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and...