Nelson Belen
Nelson is a native New Yorker now living in Rio de Janeiro. He writes about local politics, business, real estate, sports, and Brazilian beachwear.
Team Brazil Falls to the World in NBB All-Star Basketball Game
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The rain that fell in São Paulo yesterday (March 19th) could not dampen the excitement at...
Rio’s Flamengo Shutout 1×0 in Copa Libertadores Week 2
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last night (March 15th), Flamengo returned to action in the 2017 Copa Libertadores traveling to...
Brazil Real Estate Indicators Plunged to Record Lows in 2016
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Data from the latest Radar Abrainc-Fipe Index showed that, unsurprisingly, real estate activity plunged across...
Brazil’s Boa Esporte Signs Ex-Flamengo Keeper and Convicted Murderer
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a controversial move that has already resulted in numerous negative repercussions, this weekend, Minas...
Flamengo Win in Copa Libertadores in Return to Maracanã in Rio
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There was little time for Flamengo to dwell on Sunday's (March 5th) loss to arch-rival,...
Rio Public Ministry to Investigate Cost of Metro Line 4 in Gávea
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, March 6th, Rio's Public Ministry revealed it is opening an investigation into the...
Rio’s Fluminense Beat Flamengo to Win 2017 Taça Guanabara
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Sunday, March 5th, in a dramatic back-and-forth battle that saw five goals in the...
Rio’s Engenhão to Host Taça Guanabara Flamengo-Fluminense Final
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, March 1st, the Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva do Rio de Janeiro (Sports Court...
Brazil Residential Real Estate Shows First Increase in Almost Two Years
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the latest FipeZap Index, average residential rental prices in Brazil had a nominal...
Austrian Dominic Thiem Dominates 2017 Rio Open Final
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In capping a dominant performance in the 2017 Rio Open, Austrian Dominic Thiem prevailed in...
One of Final Bidders for Rio’s Maracanã Management Drops Out
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a surprising move, local news reported late Wednesday, February 22nd, that the multi-national consortium...
Rio Removes 61 Tons of Garbage After Weekend of Blocos
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With more than one hundred blocos and over 800,000 revelers taking over the streets of...
Larissa and Talita Three-peat as Brazil’s Beach Volleyball Champs
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In what is fast becoming one of the most captivating rivalries in beach volleyball, on...
Rio Open Offers Free Admission for Qualifiers Tennis this Weekend
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Sure to please tennis fans throughout Rio de Janeiro, tournament organizers of the 2017 Rio...