The Judiciary's Corregedoria will investigate the actions of a judge and the director of the Camaçari forum after a complaint of religious intolerance
The Corregedoria of the Bahia Court of Justice is investigating a judge and a forum director in Camaçari following a complaint about discriminatory actions against a Candomblé priestess.
Candomblé priest arrested on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old girl in the interior of SP
A 66-year-old Candomblé priest was arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl over a two-year period in São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil.
Paraíba Justice points out legal error but archives case against judge reported for religious racism against Candomblé priestess
The Court of Justice of Paraíba has decided to archive a disciplinary case against a judge accused of religious racism towards a Candomblé priestess, finding a legal error in the proceedings.
Uber is ordered to pay R$ 15,000 for moral damages to a mother of saint for religious intolerance by a driver in Paraíba
Uber has been fined R$ 15,000 for moral damages to a mother of saint who faced religious intolerance from a driver in Paraíba.
TJ-BA determines that a portrait of a Candomblé priestess be reinstalled in a forum in the city of Bahia
The Bahia Court of Justice ordered the reinstatement of a portrait of Candomblé priestess Solange Borges after it was removed due to claims of religious intolerance.
Candomblé Priestess Denounces Religious Intolerance After Photo Removed from Exhibition in Bahia City Forum
A Candomblé priestess has filed a complaint against a judge for removing her photo from a religious exhibition, claiming it was an act of religious intolerance.
From academic research to Sapucaí: how a Bahian teacher helped bring the Bembé do Mercado to Rio de Janeiro's carnival
A Bahian teacher's research contributed to the samba plot of the Beija-flor de Nilópolis school at the Rio Carnival 2026, celebrating the Bembé do Mercado, the largest street candomblé in the world.
Learn about the Bembé do Mercado, a tradition with over 135 years that inspired the runner-up parade of Beija-Flor
The Bembé do Mercado, the largest street candomblé in the world, was celebrated by Beija-Flor de Nilópolis in their recent carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro.
Four schools excite Sapucaí on the second night of the Special Group parade in Rio
Four samba schools showcased their themes, including rock, candomblé, samba rhythms, and literature during the second night of the Rio Special Group parade.
Sapucaí will have themes about Rita Lee, Bembé, Cíia, and Carolina Maria de Jesus
The second night of the 2026 Sapucaí Carnival features four samba schools celebrating Brazilian artists and the struggle for freedom.
Four schools parade on the 2nd night of the Special Group with more tributes and a journey to Bahia Candomblé
The second night of the Rio de Janeiro Special Group parades features tributes to notable figures and a celebration of Candomblé.
Leaders of Bembé do Mercado arrive in Rio for Beija-Flor parade
Leaders from Bembé do Mercado have arrived in Rio de Janeiro to participate in the Beija-Flor parade.
Parades in São Paulo start on Friday with tributes to women, ancestors, and orixás
The São Paulo samba school parades kick off on Friday, celebrating women's empowerment, the Black movement, and Candomblé deities.
Agrees Greeks, with Gloria Groove, and Tarado Ni Você: see Carnival blocks for Friday and Saturday
The official start of Carnival in São Paulo features a diverse lineup of festivities, including traditional rhythms and modern music, taking place over the weekend.
Anitta sends message to religious group that preached at her concert
Singer Anitta responded on social media after a video showed a group of evangelicals preaching during her concert in Curitiba, Brazil.
How Islam Influenced African Matrix Religions in Brazil
The article explores how African matrix religions in Brazil, such as candomblé, umbanda, and quimbanda, have been influenced by Islam due to the beliefs of some enslaved peoples brought to Brazil.
VIDEO: Candomblé Terreiros Targeted by Vandalism for the Second Time in Less Than 15 Days in Bahia
A Candomblé terreiro in Alagoinhas, Bahia, faced vandalism for the second time in under 15 days, with sacred objects destroyed and obscene items left behind.
Brazil: Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach
Thousands gathered in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate Yemanjá, the sea goddess, during a ceremonial event characterized by offerings and prayers.