Rio de Janeiro

Stillbirths linked to rare disease in Brazil raise fears of Zika recurrence

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A poorly understood virus spreading through South America has been linked to stillbirths and birth defects, raising fears of a repeat of the Zika outbreaks that ravaged the continent in 2015. Brazil’s Ministry of Health sounded the alarm about the spread of Oropouche, reporting four cases of microcephaly — where a baby’s head is much … Read more

Everything you need to know about visiting the festival

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The city began its love affair with Carnival in 1723 – Christian Ender Lent begins on Valentine’s Day this year, but Rio de Janeiro won’t let the small matter of religious observance interrupt the world’s biggest celebration. Before the fast comes the festivities: eight days of music and dancing to the frenetic rhythm of samba … Read more