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

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro's mayor on Tuesday loosened new restrictions on live music on the city's beaches after many people warned of a threat to the dynamic cultural scene.

‘It’s difficult to imagine Rio de Janeiro without bossa nova, without samba on the beach,’ said Julio Trindade, who works as a DJ in the kiosks. ‘While the world sings the Girl from ...

Beachgoers gather on the Ipanema Beach boardwalk in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Beachgoers gather on the Ipanema Beach boardwalk in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday ...