Lise Alves
Lise Alves is a Carioca who spent much of her life in the U.S., and now lives in São Paulo. She writes mainly national politics and business for us, with an occasional travel story.
Brazil’s President Rousseff Starts First Official Visit to the U.S.
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – This past weekend Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff started her first official state visit to the...
Brazil Announces Export Plan to Boost Economy
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The government of Brazil announced this week its National Export Plan (PNE) with the objective...
Brazil’s Central Bank Increases Inflation Forecast for 2015
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Central Bank delivered more negative economic news on Wednesday (June 24th), increasing its inflation...
Overcrowding in Brazilian Prisons May Increase with New Law
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Ministry of Justice released a study on Tuesday showing that Brazil is the country...
Brazil Announces R$29 Billion for Family Farming Harvest Plan
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s government announced on Monday (June 22nd) it would make available R$28.9 billion (over US$9.3...
Brazilians Agree with Reduction of Criminal Responsibility Age
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The latest survey by Datafolha shows that an overwhelming number of Brazilians are in favor...
Lava Jato Operation Arrests High-Level Executives in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Federal Police in Brazil issued warrant arrests for twelve suspects in the 14th phase...
Rio Reports Decrease in Violent Crimes, but Shootings Common
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Despite reports of shootings and police confrontations at some of Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela...
New Unemployment Law in Brazil Could Save R$15 Billion
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Determined to push through much needed fiscal adjustments to boost Brazil’s ailing economy, President Dilma...
U.S. Visa and Passport Services Delayed in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Due to technical problems with the U.S. State Department passport and visa systems, the United...
Economic Indicators in Brazil Continue to Deteriorate
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Annual inflation forecasts in Brazil for 2015 by financial analysts have increased for the ninth...
Brazil’s Rousseff Calls for Unity During PT Conference
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – On Thursday, June 11th, Brazil’s ruling Workers’ Party (PT) opened its fifth conference in Salvador,...
Brazil May Waive Visa Requirements During Olympics
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Talks are underway to lift tourist visa requirements for citizens from certain countries, starting with...
Food and Energy Prices Keep Inflation High in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The IPCA (Consumer Price Index) in Brazil rose by 0.74 percent in May, according to...