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.
Top of Brasileirão Collide as Rio’s Flamengo Battles Palmeiras
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the popular Rio 2016 Paralympics nearing its conclusion, Brazilian sports fans turned their attention...
Metro Line 4 in Rio Will Open to Public on September 19th
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Starting on Monday, September 19th, the day after the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016...
Over 100 New World Records Set in Rio 2016 Paralympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By the end of Sunday, September 11th, the Rio 2016 Paralympics’ fourth day of competitions,...
Brazil Wins Two Golds in Rio 2016 Paralympics Day One
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, September 8th, in his first race of the Rio 2016 Paralympics, Brazilian Paralympic...
Opening Ceremony at Maracanã Kicks Off Rio 2016 Paralympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With only seventeen days since the close of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, last night...
Rio Unveils Sculpture of 2016 Paralympics Symbol
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, September 2nd, Rio de Janeiro city and Paralympic officials unveiled a new sculpture...
Paralympic Torch Visits São Paulo Ahead of 2016 Rio Paralympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Sunday, September 4th, the Paralympic torch relay continued its epic journey throughout Brazil passing...
Brazil Unveils Guide for Tourists With Disabilities
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Inside of one week to the start of the 2016 Rio Paralympics, Brazil’s Ministry of...
Paralympians Arrive Ready for 2016 Rio Paralympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With one week to go before the start of the much-anticipated 2016 Rio Paralympics, some...
Rio Hotel Occupancy for Paralympics Less Than 50%
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, August 29th, the Brazilian Association of the Rio de Janeiro Hotels Industry (ABIH-RJ)...
Flamengo Surges to Second Place in Brasileirão Week 22
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the 2016 Rio Olympics now concluded, the Brazilian sports world turns its attention back...
Rio 2016 Olympic Boulevard Mural Sets Guinness World Record
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Even though the historic Rio 2016 Olympic Games have concluded with 65 new Olympic and...
Rio Paralympics Sells Record 133,000 Tickets in One Day
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, August 24th, the International Paralympic Committee announced it had broken a Paralympic single...
BRT Transolímpica Opens to Public Following Rio Olympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the conclusion of the 2016 Rio Olympics, city officials announced on Monday, August 22nd,...