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 São Silvestre Race Dominated by Ethiopians
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL –Ethiopians secured first place at the podium in both the men’s and women’s races at this...
Petrobras: Q3/2014 Results Only in 2015, Bans Contractors
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s oil giant, Petrobras, announced this week that it will be releasing the company’s financial...
President Rousseff Announces More Cabinet Members in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced on Monday, December 29th, seven more new cabinet members who...
Brazil’s Public Accounts Down, Lower Primary Surplus Target
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The consolidated public sector accounts in Brazil registered the worst primary deficit result for the...
Tax Exemptions in Brazil Affect Federal Revenues for 2014
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Tax exemptions and reductions given by the Brazilian government to major industry sectors were...
Brazil’s Petrobras May See Its Rating Downgraded
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – One of the most important risk classification companies in the world, Moody's Investors Service has...
President Rousseff Announces Cabinet For Second Term
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil announced on Tuesday, December 23rd, thirteen new cabinet members for...
Brazil to End 2014 With Disappointing Economic Growth
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Banco Central (BC, or Central Bank) of Brazil released its Fourth Quarter Inflation Report...
Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in November
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The unemployment rate in Brazil increased slightly in November to 4.8 percent last month, according...
Brazil Volleyball Wants Sponsorship Suspension Lifted
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazilian Volley Confederation (CBV) announced on Thursday, December 18th, that it would implement in ninety...
Drop in International Oil Prices Helps Brazil’s Trade Balance
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The recent decline of international petroleum prices to a range between US$50-60 per barrel may...
Mercosur Partners Discuss Entry of Bolivia in Bloc
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The 47th Mercosur Summit (Common Market of the South) starts on Wednesday, December 17th, with...
Brazil a Top Exporter of Illicit Financial Flows in World
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A survey released Tuesday by Global Financial Integrity (GFI) reveals that Brazil is the seventh...
Decisive Week in Brazil for Top Petrobras Executives
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – This will be a decisive week for top executives at Brazil’s oil giant Petrobras, say...