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.
Brazil’s Neymar Receives Support from Ronaldo ‘O Fenómeno’
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid worldwide criticism and ridicule following his team's unceremonious exit from the 2018 Russia World...
Rio de Janeiro Confirms Two Cases of Measles in Centro
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, July 9th, Rio de Janeiro's Secretary of Health in conjunction with the Oswaldo...
Rio Police Arrest Brazilian Suspected of Killing Girlfriend in Australia
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over the weekend, Rio police apprehended Mário Marcelo Ferreira dos Santos Santoro who is suspected...
Brazil Loses 2×1 to Belgium, Crashing Out of 2018 World Cup
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Five-time champions Brazil were aiming for their sixth World Cup championship but their 2018 campaign...
Brazil Beats Mexico 2×0 to Reach 2018 World Cup Quarters
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After a frenetic end-to-end start in Samara Arena in Russia, Brazil's stout defense and sparkling...
Brazil Unemployment Remains Stable Through May 2018
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to just-released figures, Brazil’s unemployment rate for the three-month period of March to May...
Brazil Advances in World Cup with 2×0 Win Over Serbia
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Tournament frontrunners Brazil finally lived up to their hype yesterday (June 27th) in Moscow easily...
Rio Police Confirm Body of Missing UK Rapper Kenny Vulcan
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, June 25th, Rio police revealed that DNA testing has confirmed that a body...
Brazil Rental Prices Rise for Sixth Consecutive Month
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to the latest FipeZap Residential Rental Index, which tracks residential rental listings across Brazil’s...
Brazil Rebounds with 2-0 Win Over Costa Rica in 2018 World Cup
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following a frustrating start to their 2018 World Cup campaign, Brazil rebounded with a resilient...
Brazil’s CBF Questions FIFA on VAR in 2018 World Cup
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One day after Brazil's disappointing 1-1 draw against Switzerland in the 2018 World Cup, Rogério...
Switzerland Holds Brazil to 1×1 Draw in World Cup
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After a four-year wait, tournament favorites Brazil began their 2018 World Cup campaign in disappointing...
Rio Councillor Subpoenaed in Marielle Franco Murder Investigation
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, June 13th, authorities investigating the Marielle Franco assasination subpoenaed Domingos Brazão, a councilor...
Economic Cost of Crime to Brazil Almost R$300 Billion
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a new study released on Monday, June 11th, the economic cost of crime...