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 Supreme Court Postpones Decision on Decriminalization of Drug Possession
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A judicial discussion of whether or not Brazil would enter the list of nations that decriminalize the possession of certain...
Dollar Exchange Rate Surges in Brazil But Central Bank Remains Calm
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – This week the exchange rate between the Brazilian real and the US dollar surged, with the Brazilian currency falling by...
Bolivians Living in Brazil Monitor Web for News as Chaos Continues at Home
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – As chaos continues to reign in Bolivia, with reports of looting and violence in many cities throughout the country, those...
High Prices, Hidden Costs Discouraged Buyers at Brazil’s Petroleum Auctions
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The enormous buildup surrounding this week’s petroleum field auctions in Brazil flopped, as no major oil company came forward to...
Eduardo Bolsonaro Hints at Return of AI-5, One of Brazil’s Darkest Moments
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Widespread criticism swept through Brazil on Thursday after lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, one of the sons of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro,...
Bolsonaro Blames Latin America’s Turbulence on São Paulo Forum
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – It has been a jittery few months for countries in South America. There have been protests and demonstrations in cities...
Apps Try to Encourage Adoption of Older Children in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Sometimes, those who want to adopt in Brazil have only a name, a number and scarce information about the child....
Brazil Gets Ready for Two Mammoth Petroleum Auctions in November
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – In little over a week, Brazil’s government will hold two auctions for oil and gas exploration and production areas, most...
Specialists Fear Brazil’s Government May Reduce HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The program to distribute antiretroviral drugs to people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil is known to be one of the...
Statute of Limitations Bars Sentencing of Universal Church Founder Edir Macedo
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – After eight years of judicial delays, the statutory limitations period has expired, and Bishop Edir Macedo, leader of the Universal...
US Customs Bar of Brazilian Company’s Goods Exposes Continuing Slave Labor Practices
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – At the end of September, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Withhold Release Orders (WROs) for products from...
Environmentalists Applaud No Bids for Oil Fields Near Coral Reefs
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Despite the apparent success of last week’s auction, organized by Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP),...
Indigenous Experts Fear Genocide of Uncontacted Tribes in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Bolsonaro government has stirred up criticism with its stance on Brazil’s indigenous communities. Many say that his administration is...
Foreign Consular Corps Joined Parade to Support LGBTi Cause in Rio as Group
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Always looking for ways to contribute to the city they are temporarily calling home, the members of more than...