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.
Visiting the Town of Cunha, Ceramics Capital of Brazil
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Writer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Situated between Brazil’s two most famous cities, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, nestled in...
Rio 2016 Games Unveils Olympic Slogan: A New World
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Writer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the 2016 Olympic Games just a mere fifty days away, on Tuesday, June...
Interim President Temer Offers Federal Support for Metro Line 4
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Writer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, June 14th, during a visit to some of the sites and facilities of...
Record Breaking Cold Hits Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a city normally known for its tropical climate and renowned beaches, Rio de Janeiro’s...
Brazil Suffers Shocking 1×0 Loss to Peru in Copa America
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Writer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peruvian forward Raul Riudiaz scored a highly controversial goal in the closing minutes of Sunday’s...
Ilha Grande in Rio State is Set for Major Infrastructure Renovation
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This week, state government officials announced that they are about to undergo a major redevelopment...
Rio Olympics Set to be Most Connected Games in History
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With hundreds of thousands about to descend on the Cidade Maravilhosa for the 2016 Olympic...
Rio 2016 Reports Cases of Zika Plunge Ahead of Olympics
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With only two months to go before the start of the 2016 Olympics, on Tuesday...
Largest Olympic Village Ever Set to Open in Barra da Tijuca
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In less than two months, over ten thousand athletes from across the globe will arrive...
After Two Week Delay, VLT Opens in Rio de Janeiro
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday, June 5th, Rio de Janeiro’s new light rail transit system, the VLT (Vehicle on...
Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay Completes First Month
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Olympic torch relay continued this past Friday (June 3rd) and Saturday (June 4th) as...
Brazil Visa Waiver From June 1st to September 18th
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This week, on Wednesday, June 1st, the visa exemption began for American, Japanese, Canadian and...
Arpoador Offers Beachfront, Restaurants and Surfing in Rio
By Charlotte Markham and Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporters
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Arpoador, the tiny beach connecting Ipanema and Copacabana, is a magnet for...
Struggles Continue for Rio de Janeiro Clubs in 2016 Brasileirão
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Campeonato Brasileiro national football (soccer) tournament, know as the Brasileirão, moved into round five...