A police raid on a crime gang in Brazil escalated dramatically when a cop was shot in the head while co-piloting a helicopter ...

Brazilian authorities say a civil police officer co-piloting a helicopter has been shot in the head while authorities conducted an operation in Rio de Janeiro ...

Brazil’s federal police have raided the homes in Rio de Janeiro of suspects behind the smuggling of 2,000 assault rifles from Miami for a criminal organization in the city ...

Brazilian police have killed at least three men in the Sao Paulo area in what officials said was an exchange of fire when officers engaged with suspected burglars.

With frantic beats and vibrant culture, Brazilian funk prepares to follow the footsteps of reggaeton and conquer global ...

Ever dreamed of living the Dune experience? TravelTok is obsessed with this 400-mile desert train ride, but influencer behaviour has sparked concern that it may be a form of 'poverty tourism' ...

The site was one of the hideouts used by the drug lord, according to the police; the residence was demolished in an operation ...

Gabriela Vallim reflects on the booming interest in baile funk in the UK, and explains the complex social history behind the ...

Latin America’s drone arms race is growing, with governments struggling to match criminals using UAVs for smuggling, spying ...

Damaged structures are seen during a police operation to demolish properties allegedly belonging to drug trafficker Alvaro ...

Elite Squad is a Brazilian crime thriller that offers a view of law enforcement's fight against organized crime in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. The film confronts corruption within the ranks ...