The 37-year-old mathematician became the first Latin American to win the prestigious Fields Medal in 2014.

Brazil's lower house will elect a new speaker on Wednesday. Plus, a human rights debate at the UN and potential mediation talks in Venezuela.

Seven years since Rio won the bid to host the Games, inflation, rising costs, and economic woes have fattened the bill.

Attempts to impede the historic investigation are unlikely to slow prosecutors down.

The next U.S. president could help prevent further deforestation by building on past collaboration with Brazil.

Some signs of a recovery, but mixed signals on austerity.

Despite its current crisis, Brazil must maintain its global diplomatic presence and adapt to a more Asia-centric world.