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Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes hands over the keys of the Brazilian city to the Rei Momo - king of the carnival - marking the start of the first carnival since Covid-19 hit Brazil, promising a giant, glittering spectacle of pandemic catharsis. IMAGES
Glittering in fanciful, flesh-flaunting costumes, thousands of Brazilians bouncing to sultry samba beats strut their stuff as Rio de Janeiro kicks off its famed carnival parade competition. IMAGES
Brazil marks the New Year with firework displays on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach, attracting thousands of spectators. IMAGES
The streets of Rio de Janeiro are crowded for the launch of the city's carnival, which runs until 29 February. IMAGES
Images of a fire in the Pavao-Pavaozinho favela in Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. IMAGES
Madonna arrives at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, where she will perform a free mega-concert in May to close out her "Celebration" tour. IMAGES