Rio de Janeiro, Carnival costumes

At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival costume factory
A fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health authorities said.
Firefighters rescue carnival workers from factory fire in Rio de Janeiro
At least 20 people were injured, 10 critically, after a fire destroyed a clothing factory in the north of Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. (AP/Diarlei Rodrigues)
Factory fire destroys dream of three Rio de Janeiro Carnival samba schools
A fire in a Rio de Janeiro factory shattered the dreams of three samba schools, whose costumes were destroyed 16 days before Carnival.
Dozens injured in a fire at a costume factory in Rio de Janeiro days before Carnival
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is undoubtedly the most iconic celebration in Brazil and the most anticipated event by Brazilians. This date becomes the center of the country's life, with thousands of locals and tourists flooding the streets to enjoy the vibrant rhythm of samba and fully experience the celebration.
At Least 20 Injured as Fire Tears Through Key Rio Carnival Costume Factory
At least 22 people were injured, 12 of them seriously, after a fire tore through a key costume factory for Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, news outlet O Globo reported.Footage released by Rio’s city government Operations Center shows flames engulfing the Maximus Confeccoes factory in the Ramos neighborhood.
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Cacá Diegues, renowned Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure in Cinema Novo, dies at 84
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Moove Works to Control Fire Within Complex in Rio de Janeiro
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China's BYD holds mining rights in Brazil's Lithium Valley, documents show
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A Boeing 737 Max collided with an airport vehicle on the runway as it accelerated for takeoff
A Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes plane was accelerating to take off from Rio de Janeiro's international airport on Tuesday ...
A guide to Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro's lively beach neighborhood
In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music ...