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Rio Chooses Vila Isabel Samba School as Carnival Winner
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school was named the winner of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival for its attractive and colorful parade highlighting rural life and the customs of the Brazilian interior. continue reading »
Hundreds of Thousands Attempt to Break World Record at Rio Carnival
February 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A crowd of revelers hundreds of thousands strong poured into downtown Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to celebrate Carnival to the rhythm of the Cordão da Bola Preta street band while trying to win a place in the Guinness World Records for the world's largest Carnival troupe. continue reading »
Group of Brazilians Take a Stand Against Effort to “Privatize” Rio Carnival
February 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A group of Rio de Janeiro street troupes are crying foul over the numerous multi-million-dollar contracts with carnival sponsors and municipal authorities' growing control over the festivities. continue reading »
Hurrah for Carnival in Brazil
February 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazil gave itself up Saturday to the revelry of Carnival and its many madcap street parties, as cities like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife brimmed with millions having the time of their lives. continue reading »
Carnival Cruise Lines Hires George López as “Creative Director of Comedy”
October 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
George Lopez' as expected did not stay too long in the unemployment line. His new gig will be to design and manage luxury liner Carnival’s “Fun Ship's Punchliner Comedy Club.” continue reading »
Major Accident During Carnival in Brazil Leaves 26 Dead
March 6, 2011 | by Wire Update | Latino Daily News
A major accident occurred in Santa Catarina in Brazil during Carnival celebrations, when a truck crashed into a bus with Carnival passengers leaving half of them dead. continue reading »
Brazilian Government to Give Away 84 Million Condoms at Carnival
February 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Officials behind this initiative aim to give one free condom per every two Brazilians. continue reading »
Argentina Prepares for the ‘Carnival of The Country’ (VIDEO)
January 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
As in previous years, every Saturday during the months of January and February, the city of Gualeguaychú in Argentina will dress up to present one of the most expected shows in the area: the Carnival of the Country, which summons thousands of enthusiasts to enjoy the fashion, the joy, the thrill and the rhythm of the comparsas (social club's carnival dance group) parading before them at the local corsódromo (carnival runway). continue reading »
