But Rio’s beach kiosks find themselves at a curious crossroads as the 2016 Olympics begin. With the coming of the Olympics, the city spent years making renovations to athletic stadiums and ...

As thousands of Paralympians compete in Rio, one group is working to make the city's beaches accessible to local people with disabilities. Producer: Dina Demrdash Making the Rio beach open to all.

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The first time I visited Rio de Janeiro, I was sitting on Ipanema beach when a man jumped in front of my ...