Brazilian Carnival

A reveler takes part in the Cordao de Boitata party during pre-Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Feb. 19.

Dozens of cities across Brazil are canceling Carnival

Culture

At least 70 Brazilian cities have had to cancel their official Carnival celebrations. Many just can’t afford it. Others are afraid it would unleash more violent crime.

Dozens of cities across Brazil are canceling Carnival
Revelers from the Beija Flor samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome on February 17, 2015.

Why Rio de Janeiro's Carnival may have danced to the beat of a dictator

Culture
Why Rio de Janeiro's Carnival may have danced to the beat of a dictator