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 Announces Incentives and Seeks New Investments in Ethanol Fuel
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A new regulation, signed this week by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, is expected...
First National Strike in Bolsonaro’s Government Seen as Timid
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration faced its first national strike on Friday, June 14th, with Brazil’s...
Group’s Firing is Death Blow to Human Rights in Brazil, Say Experts
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The decision earlier this week by Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, to exonerate the entire team...
Bolsonaro Supporter Criticizes President’s Proposed Traffic Bill
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A bill introduced last week by Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, to ease penalties on drivers...
Finding Ways in São Paulo to Transform Organic Waste Into Revenue
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – During Environment Week, experts discuss deforestation, pollution, and waste residues. In São Paulo, South America’s...
Brazilian Officials May Charge Neymar With Sexual Harassment
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Attempts by Brazil’s soccer star Neymar, to defend himself against rape allegations, may be backfiring....
Marches Call for Decriminalization of Cannabis in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Thousands gathered on Saturday in São Paulo’s iconic Avenida Paulista to participate in the March...
Northern Slope of Brazilian Mine Starts to Crumble But no Rupture of Dam
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – After months of anticipation, fragments of the northern slope of the Gongo Soco Mine in...
French NGOs Want Macron to Cancel Forum With Brazilian Officials
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Echoing the mobilization seen in New York in April, France’s non-government organizations (NGO) are coming...
Brazil’s Senate Refuses to Vote on Forest Code Bill Which Expires Monday
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A scuffle between Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate may benefit the country’s environment norms....
Michelle Bolsonaro’s Uncle Arrested, Accused of Being Part of Militia Group
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – One of the seven police officers arrested on Wednesday and charged with illegally selling public...
Brazil Announces Investments of R$200 Million in Tourism
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism has announced an investment program which will inject R$200 (US$50) million...
Researcher Network to Monitor Violence Data in Five Brazilian States
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The escalating violence in Brazilian states like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Ceará, Pernambuco and...
Rio’s Governor Says Police do Not Kill Innocent People, Only Criminals
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Police work to detain drug traffickers, they do not kill innocent people, affirmed Rio de...