The term eventually stuck. The Rocinha favela near Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 3, 2016. DEAN LEWINS / EPA 2. Favelas grew because of migration into the city.

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The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off on Sunday night, March 2. The annual festival is renowned for its vibrant samba parades, lively street parties, and elaborate costumes, attracting visitors from ...

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to attend Lady Gaga's free show. Bruna Prado / AP Rio state's security plan included 3,300 members of the military, 1,500 police officers and 400 firefighters.