The 42-year-old was caught over the weekend trying to break out of jail dressed as his daughter. 

Brazil gang leader who dressed as daughter in failed prison escape found dead

President Michel Temer said it was “a sad day for all Brazilians”.

Massive blaze engulfs museum in Rio de Janeiro

The incident happened at around 8pm local time on Thursday evening.


Around 200 mourners attended the burial of Sgt Fabio Cavalcante, who was shot dead by armed men, on Sunday afternoon.

The top of a float collapsed during Rio de Janeiro's world famous Carnival parade, injuring at least 11 people.

Activists sat in the sand with tape over their mouths as police cleared their protest artwork from Rio's most popular beach.

Brazil's government will hand out 9 million free condoms during the Olympics, to encourage safe sex and defend the Amazon rainforest.

A Syrian refugee is hoping to qualify for the Rio Olympics just seven months after fleeing her war-torn country.

A team of up to 10 refugees could take part in the Rio Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said.

Our reporter Nick Ravenscroft reports from Rio de Janeiro which has seen rioting just 50 days before the tournament starts.

Thousands of revellers have joined in the fun at the annual carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

A new dance craze dubbed 'little step' is sweeping Brazil's capital and, some believe, is helping to tackle drug and crime problems.

A series of vicious rapes on public buses in Rio de Janeiro has cast doubt on Brazil's ability to keep its visitors safe.