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.
Rio Mayor Paes Welcomes Australia Back to Olympic Village
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, July 27th, an apologetic Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes, welcomed the Australian Olympic delegation...
Olympic Houses Take Over Rio During the 2016 Olympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While five billion people across the globe are expected to watch the 2016 Rio Olympics...
Usain Bolt Proves Ready for 2016 Rio Olympic Showdown
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Friday, July 22nd, the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, proved any news...
Rio’s Galeão Airport Renovations Complete in Time for Olympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - To ensure that the half a million visitors about to land in Rio for the...
Ten Athletes to Watch at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The 2016 Rio Olympics features no shortage of star power, with Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt,...
Praça Muhammad Ali Opens in Rio de Janeiro’s Port Zone
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Sunday, July 17th, Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes inaugurated a new stretch of the Orla...
South African Rugby Star Carries Rio Olympic Torch in Curitiba
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In less than three weeks, the whole world will be watching as the opening ceremony...
Visa Exemption for Rio Olympics Completes 45 Days
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Friday, July 15th, not only marks exactly three weeks before the start of the most...
Australia Olympic House to Open in Rio’s Centro on August 6th
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Inside of one month to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, on Wednesday July 13th, government...
Rio Debuts Olympic City Virtual Reality Museum in Zona Norte
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With less than one month before the start of one of the most anticipated international...
France Earns Final Basketball Spot in 2016 Rio Olympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Sunday, July 10th, France defeated Canada 83-74, in the Olympic qualifying tournament championship game...
Brazil Expands Visitor Driving Privileges for Rio Olympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Foreign visitors to Brazil from one hundred countries can now drive vehicles throughout the entire...
Military Soldiers for Rio Olympics Increased to 21,000
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a joint press conference on Wednesday, July 6th, Defense Minister, Raul Jungmann, and Justice...
75 Percent of Rio’s Favela Residents Want UPP to Continue
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Authorities in Rio de Janeiro received some reassuring news this week as a survey released...