squadron of evolution; received with honors in the ports of brazil. the harbor of rio de janeiro illuminated and cheers given for the "mother republic." share full article. july 24, 1890.

A sweeping 1930s portrait of Rio de Janeiro captures the Brazilian metropolis in all its splendor—sunlit shores, majestic peaks, and bustling city life. The film opens along the southern shore ...

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Rio de Janeiro hit 107 degrees today, prompting safety warnings. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports. CARRIE KAHN, BYLINE: OK, it is summertime here in Brazil, but this is spectacularly hot.