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.
Further Indictments for Brazil’s Ex-President Lula
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s federal police announced on Wednesday, October 5th, it was recommending that federal prosecutors hand...
Longest Brazil Bank Strike in Over a Decade Continues
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The nationwide strike by bank employees in Brazil entered its thirtieth day on Tuesday, October...
National Exam Backs Need For Educational Reform in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Data on the 2015 National Secondary Education Examination (Enem) test given to high school students...
Brazil’s Industrial Production Declines 3.8 Percent in August
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL –Brazil’s industrial production in August declined 3.8 percent in relation to July, according to data from...
Brazil’s Elections Show Voter Rejection of Political Class
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s municipal elections on Sunday produced more than winners and losers, it revealed a significant...
Brazil’s BNDES to Prioritize Alternative Energy Sources
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Social and Economic Bank (BNDES) announced on Monday (October 3rd) its plan to expand...
PT Party Loses Seats in Municipal Elections in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The millions of Brazilian voters who went to the polls on Sunday for municipal elections...
Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Reaches 11.8 Percent in August
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The number of unemployed persons in Brazil continues to steadily rise, with the unemployment rate...
Brazil Works to Guarantee Safety in Sunday’s Elections
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – As more than 144 million Brazilians get ready to go to the polls on Sunday,...
Brazil’s Government Has Worst August Revenues in 7 Years
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s federal government obtained R$91.8 billion in taxes and contributions in August 2016, more than...
Over 1,500 Foreign-Born Candidates Seek Office in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – This year’s municipal elections in Brazil will have 1,542 foreign-born naturalized-Brazilians running for city council...
Brazil Bank Strike Enters 24th Day, Longest Since 2004
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A nationwide strike by bank employees in Brazil entered its 24th day on Thursday, September...
Wealthy Businessman Leads Mayoral Race in São Paulo
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – More than 8.8 million residents of São Paulo city will go to the polls on...
Multinational Oil Giant Shell Pledges Investments in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Reiterating that there is a favorable investment climate in Brazil, the president of petroleum giant...