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.
Uncertainty Reigns at the 32nd São Paulo Art Bienal
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Visitors walking into the 32nd São Paulo Art Bienal are asked to ponder the uncertainties...
Former President Lula Denies Wrongdoing in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – One day after being charged by federal prosecutors for corruption and mismanagement of...
Brazil Announces Onshore and Pre-Salt Field Auctions
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Mines and Energy Minister of brazil, Fernando Bezerra Coelho, announced on Thursday that...
Former President Lula Charged With Corruption in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Federal prosecutors in Brazil have filed charges of corruption against former president Luiz Inácio...
Brazil Announces ‘Project Growth’ Privatization Program
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian President Michel Temer announced earlier this week plans to privatize some of the...
Mercosur Partners Threaten to Suspend Venezuela
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The tension between Mercosur partners increased on Tuesday, September 13th as chancellors from Brazil,...
Rio Announces 2016 Olympic Hospitality House Winners
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio’s Chamber of Commerce (ACRJ) announced on Tuesday the winners of the Rio 2016...
Brazil’s Former Speaker Eduardo Cunha Impeached by Landslide
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, Eduardo Cunha, has been...
Oi TelCom in Brazil Loses Two Top Executives Amidst Bankruptcy
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A week after presenting its bankruptcy recovery plan, Brazilian telephone company, Oi, announced that...
Impeachment of Former Speaker in Brazil Expected Monday
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Former Speaker of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, Eduardo Cunha, is expected to be impeached...
Domestic and Foreign Issues Pressure Brazilian Real, Markets
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian real continued to depreciate in relation to the U.S. dollar on Monday...
Brazil’s Government to Reduce Ministries from 39 to 24
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – On Thursday, the new administration of President Michel Temer registered one of its first victories...
Industry Groups Agree to Create Brazil-Argentina Business Council
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Business entities from Brazil and Argentina have decided to create the Brazil-Argentina Business Council (CEMBRAR)...
Brazil Minister of Education Calls for 7 Percent Budget Increase
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Ministry of Education announced this week that it will increase the country’s education budget...