Rio de Janeiro, [a] or simply Rio, [8] is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

Oct 18, 2025 · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, …

4 hours ago · At least 64 people have died in a massive police raid aimed at organized crime in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, security officials told CNN Brasil. Among the dead are four police …

5 hours ago · About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers have launched a massive raid on criminal gangs in Rio de Janeiro and arrested 80 suspects while sparking shootouts that left at least 10 …

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Aug 21, 2025 · Planning a trip to Rio? From relaxing on world-renowned beaches to visiting Christ the Redeemer, these are some of the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro: Why 2026 is the time to explore its grandeur With its alluring beaches and lush mountains, Rio doesn’t need to do much to convince people to visit. But in 2026, this ...

Rio de Janeiro has an area of 43,653 km 2 (16,855 sq mi). Its capital is the city of Rio de Janeiro, which was the capital of the Portuguese Colony of Brazil from 1763 to 1815, of the following …

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2 hours ago · At least 60 people are dead after about 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers launched a massive raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro.