Rio's hotly contested carnival parade has been won by the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school with its tribute to a Brazilian outlaw from the early 20th Century which many compare to Robin Hood.

Rio Carnival is a huge colourful party that happens ... Each samba school picks a theme and more than 100 dancers take part in each performance.

Rio de Janeiro's colourful and energetic Carnival has returned for 2024, with floats and performances celebrating the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous communities of Brazil. Six of Rio's top ...

This year's Rio Carnival has been won with a lurid attack ... Entrants in the competition often adopt a political theme. The second-placed school also criticised Brazilian leaders in their entry ...