Rio de Janeiro’s City Hall is rolling out new rules to control beachside activities due to come into force on June 1.

Samba music coming from kiosks, vendors selling their wares and chair rentals are a common sight on Rio de Janeiro's beaches.

Rio’s ambitious plans take in an overhaul and expansion of its Polo Rio studios and the creation of a Creative District in ...

Rio de Janeiro's iconic beaches are poised for a significant change. The familiar sounds of samba music, the readily ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — If you have been to Rio de Janeiro' beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, caipirinha cocktails sold by hawkers, chairs sprawled across the ...

Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, caipirinha cocktails sold by hawkers, chairs ...

If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, caipirinha cocktails sold by hawkers, chairs sprawled across the sand.