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.
New Report Shows Alarming Rise in Murder and Robbery in Rio
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, November 1st, the Institute of Public Security (ISP) for Rio de Janeiro State...
Brazil Sees Record-Breaking Trade Surplus in 2016
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In figures released on Tuesday, November 1st, from January to October of this year, Brazil...
Richard Meier Opens First South American Project in Rio
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Known the world over for his modern white and glass facades with large windows and...
Massive Waves Cause Heavy Damage to Rio’s Leblon Beach
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, October 31st local news reported that the beachfront promenade at Avenida Delfim Moreira,...
Brazil’s Top Four Clubs Battle in Round 33 of Brasileirão
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As the 2016 season of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brasileirão) enters the home stretch,...
Celebrating Halloween Weekend 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Known in Brazil as Dia das Bruxas (Day of the Witches), each year more and...
Ride Rio’s Waters in Style with Rio Classic Sailing
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The recently opened, Rio Classic Sailing, is now offering both Rio’s tourists and residents alike,...
Freixo Holds Final Rally Before Oct. 30 Rio Mayoral Election
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Last night, Wednesday, November 26th, over twenty thousand supporters came to Arcos da Lapa (Lapa...
Brazil’s Petrobras and Energy Giant Total Reach Agreement
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANIERO, BRAZIL - Earlier this week, Brazil oil giant, Petrobras, and the French oil and gas company, Total,...
Moby Self Storage Launches New Location in Rio de Janeiro
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For those looking to downsize in Rio, organize their home, reduce clutter, move or travel...
Luxury Concept Hospital Opens in Rio’s Copacabana
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The lobby of the newest luxury building in the heart of Copacabana features a grand...
Rio’s Flamengo Draws With Corinthians 2-2 in Maracanã Return
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In an intense, action-packed match on Sunday, October 23rd, Rio's CR Flamengo drew 2x2 with...
FVAP Website Helps US Expats in Brazil Vote in US Election
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While most of the election talk in Brazil has revolved around the country’s recent municipal...
Japan PM Eyes Big Investment Opportunity in Brazil
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, October 19th, in a joint press conference with Brazil President Michel Temer, Japanese...