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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.

Amazonas State Faces Health System Collapse Due to Covid-19

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The state of Amazonas in the Northern region of Brazil is expected to be the first state in Brazil to...

Rio de Janeiro’s Governor and Mayor Battle Over Social Distancing

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The measures announced by some Brazilian governors of social distancing and quarantine have led to tension between these executives...

New U.S. Ambassador Arrives in Brazil Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Amid the global Covid-19 health crisis, a new United States diplomat arrived in Brasilia on Sunday to take his position...

Brazil’s Indigenous Tribes Closing Off Reservations to Save Members from Covid-19

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – As the cases of Covid-19 rise in Brazil, indigenous leaders and those who work with the many indigenous communities in...

In Rio, Residents More Likely to Obey Curfew Imposed by Criminals than Quarantine

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Last Saturday Brazilian criminal organizations that control some of Rio de Janeiro’s most populous favela communities declared a curfew for...

Brazil’s Soccer Stadiums May Be Used as Field Hospitals during Covid-19 Crisis

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – With soccer season in the country suspended until further notice, more than half of Brazil’s twenty top tier professional teams...

Over 11,000 Brazilians Still Trying to Return Home During Covid-19 Pandemic

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – With the coronavirus epidemic spreading quickly around the world, several countries closed their borders and declared quarantine to prevent the...

Losses of R$2 Billion/Week Expected During São Paulo State Quarantine

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The cost of bringing the state of São Paulo to a total standstill may cost R$2 billion per week, according...

Twitter Message Almost Leads to Diplomatic Crisis between Brazil and China

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A tweet by one of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's sons almost caused a diplomatic incident on Wednesday night between the...

Sao Paulo City to Invest in ‘Window Shows’ after Halting All Cultural Events

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – With all cultural centers, movie theaters, shows and cultural events suspended, the city of São Paulo announced on Thursday, March...

Brazil’s Supreme Court to Rule on Ban of Blood Donations by Gays

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) is scheduled to hear an appeal this week that may lift a restriction that many Brazilians...

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Accused of Trying to Censure the Press

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Eighteen entities operating in Brazil are accusing the government of Jair Bolsonaro of violations of freedom of expression, attacks on...

Brazilian Lawmakers Go to Washington Seeking Support Against Bolsonaro

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Seeking support from foreign officials from what they say are human rights violations by the government of Brazil’s President Jair...

Rio Samba Schools Use Carnaval to Criticize Government

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A little over a year into Jair Bolsonaro’s administration, Brazil has become deeply polarized. Right-wing Bolsonaro and his team...

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