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.
Serbian Laslo Djere wins 2019 Rio Open in Gávea on Sunday
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It was an emotional moment at Jockey Club in Gávea yesterday (February 24th) as Serbian...
Carnival 2019 Estimated to Generate Almost R$7 Billion for Brazil
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With less than two weeks to go until one of the biggest spectacles in the...
Rio Mayor Unveils Plan to Modernize Cobal in Leblon and Humaitá
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, February 19th, Rio Mayor Marcelo Crivella unveiled a new plan to revitalize and...
Protests Held Across Brazil After Death of Black Teenager in Rio
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Activists throughout Brazil took to the streets on Sunday following the death of Pedro Henrique...
Fluminense Edges Past Flamengo 1-0 in Taça Guanabara Semis
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, February 14th, Fluminense defeated rivals Flamengo 1-0 with a dramatic goal in the...
Brazil Real Estate Prices Start 2019 With Nominal Decline
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The average price of real estate in Brazil started 2019 in a decline, according to...
Flamengo CEO Says Club Not to Blame for Tragic Fire
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Power surges caused by the torrential rains and strong winds that swept across Rio de...
Rio’s CCC Kicks Off 2019 with Season Opening Party and Visit from VCV: Sponsored
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Friday, February 8th, the Carioca Cricket Club (CCC) will be kicking off their 2019...
Four Women Murdered Every Day in Brazil in 2019
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a disturbing new report from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), in only...
UFC Superstar Conor McGregor Calls for Fight in Brazil
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following the UFC's (Ultimate Fighting Championship) latest card, Fight Night 144, held at Centro de...
Residential Rental Prices Lag Behind Inflation Rate in Brazil
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Residential rental prices in Brazil remained stable in October at -0.04 percent, but showed a...
Rio’s Praça Maua to Receive Massive Gourmet Food Hall
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Praça Maua in Centro will soon be the destination for food enthusiasts throughout Rio de...
Foreign Work Visas Issued in Brazil Drop 60 Percent in Past Five Years
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of work visas issued to foreigners in Brazil has tumbled 58 percent in...
MetrôRio Unveils Online Reloadable Fare Card “Giro”
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This coming Saturday, November 24th, MetrôRio, the company running Rio's mass-transit subway system (metro), will...