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Carnival

Viradouro Wins Rio Carnival With a Perfect Score

  Key Points — Unidos do Viradouro was crowned champion of Rio de Janeiro's 2026 Carnival with a perfect 270 points — its fourth title —...

São Paulo Daily Brief for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Your daily culture-first guide to São Paulo — from Carnaval blocos and sambódromo parades to transport alerts, food picks, and expat essentials. 01 Weather & Air Quality What to wear Temperature 21°–30°C Warm, partly cloudy Rain Chance 35% Moderate — PM storms possible UV...

Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Your daily culture-first guide to Rio de Janeiro — from Carnaval blocos and sambódromo parades to transport alerts, food picks, and expat essentials. 01 Weather &...

Rio’s Carnival Set to Pump $1 Billion Into the City’s Economy

Key Points Rio's city government projects R$ 5.9 billion (~$1 billion) in economic activity...

Politics Steals the Show on Rio Carnival’s Opening Night

Key Points — A samba school devoted its debut parade to President Lula’s life story, depicting Bolsonaro as a jailed...

São Paulo Daily Brief for Sunday, February 15, 2026

01 Weather & Air Quality What to wear Temperature 22°–30°C Partly cloudy, warm Rain Chance 10% Very low risk UV Index Very High SPF 50+ essential Mon 16 31°C 25% rain Tue 17 31°C 60% rain — Storms PM Wed 18 28°C 65% rain Thu...

Rio Carnival 2026: The Complete Guide

Get ready for Rio Carnival 2026 with this complete guide. Discover the Sambadrome parade schedule, street blocos, ticket information, and the politically charged themes of the samba schools.

São Paulo Daily Brief for Monday, February 9, 2026

This São Paulo daily guide covers weather, Carnaval preparations, and top indoor activities for Monday. An INMET orange alert for heavy rain means it's a perfect day for museums and cafes.

São Paulo Carnival 2025 Injects R$3.4 Billion into Local Economy

The São Paulo City Hall released official figures this Monday showing the 2025 Carnival...

Rio Carnival 2025 Breaks Records with Best Hotel Occupancy of the Decade

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival 2025 achieved historic hotel occupancy rates, reaching 98.62% in the city,...

Brazil’s Carnival 2025 Poised to Break Records with Over 53 Million Participants

Brazil braces for a monumental Carnival 2025, with over 53 million participants expected nationwide, an 8% increase from last...