Chávez tightens grip on Venezuela economy May 18, 2008
Protests broke out this year in parts of Venezuela over food shortages and climbing food costs, including one disturbance in Sabaneta, Chvez's impoverished home city, in Barinas State. Some of the new economic policies, aided by ample oil income, are working relatively well. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Lawmakers Investigate Chavez Brothers Mar 27, 2008
Azuaje, of the president's socialist party, said the ranches are all located in Chavez's home state of Barinas, where the president's father is governor. Asked if the accusations are linked to his own campaign for governor in Barinas, Azuaje said Chavez and his party "demand that we denounce... acts of corruption (and) incapacity.". (Newsmax)
American Sell-Outs Take Chavez Blood Money Feb 14, 2008
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits a rice plant during his weekly Alo Presidente broadcast in Barinas, 525km (326 miles) from Caracas, February 10, 2008. REUTERS/Miraflores Palace/Handout (VENEZUELA). (Townhall.com)
Chavez threatens to withhold oil from U.S. Feb 11, 2008
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, center, speaks with journalists upon arrival for a meeting with the relatives of three Colombian hostages kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, in Barinas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008. Chavez said that Venezuelan authorities have made contact with FARC to prepare the release of three ailing hostages held by the rebels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Colombia Rebels to Release More Hostages Soon, Chavez Tells Family Members Feb 10, 2008
He repeated those statements today in a meeting with family members of hostages and former hostages in Barinas, Venezuela. He said some, such as the former legislators to be freed soon, were true victims of kidnapping. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Chavez loses bid to rule until 2050 Dec 3, 2007
"I've voted for him every time before but not this time, I'm worried where this is headed," said Jonathan Machado, 25, a taxi driver in Barinas. "I want him to stay in office but on a leash.". (Guardian Unlimited)
Utopian vision takes shape with rise of Chvez's first 'socialist city' Dec 2, 2007
Government planners are considering developments in places as far afield as the oil-producing Orinoco Belt in the north, Ciudad Guayana in the east, itself a planned city from the 1960s, and the plains state of Barinas, where Ch vez grew up. In Caribia, the idea is to build scores of four-story apartment blocks that will eventually house 100,000 people. (Boston Globe)
Lamrani: Venezuelas debt to Cuba Oct 28, 2007
Thanks to the presence of the Cuban doctors and the political will of Chvez six new hospitals are being built in the states of Barinas, Mrida, Gurico, Miranda, Apure and in the capital. Barrio Adentro has entered its fourth phase. (Zmag.org)
Deciphering Venezuela's enigmatic Hugo Chvez Aug 27, 2007
Ezequiel Zamora became something of an icon of the Venezuelan left when he spearheaded a peasant revolt in 1846, demanding "Free land and free men." After a brief exile, he returned to lead the Federal War and founded the Venezuelan state of Barinas, where Hugo Chvez was born about 100 years later. Venezuela's president since 1999, Chvez is a polarizing figure not only in his own country but also throughout Latin America and around the world. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Orchestral manoeuvres Jul 29, 2007
Also in this section. Simon Rattle describes him as 'the most astonishingly gifted conductor he has ever met. (Guardian Unlimited)
At 42, Hopkins still has plenty of fight left Jul 22, 2007
Jorge Linares, a slick customer from Barinas, Venezuela (24-0, 15 KOs) outboxed Oscar Larios of Guadalajara, Mexico (59-6-1, 37 KOs), for nine rounds, then stopped him in the 10th in wresting the WBC interim featherweight championship from Larios. Linares spilled his opponent into a corner in the 10th with a straight right. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Copa has ticket problems, unfinished stadiums Jul 9, 2007
Copa America suffers ticket problems, unfinished stadiums - Wire Services - Soccer - MSNBC.com. Copa America suffers ticket problems, unfinished stadiums. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Copa America standings, results Jul 8, 2007
At Barinas, Venezuela. Paraguay 3, United States 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Riquelme fires Argentina into quarter-finals Jul 4, 2007
AP, BARINAS, Venezuela. Goalkeeper Kasey Keller, a veteran of four World Cups for the US, may retire if he doesn't find a new club to his liking. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Former Portland star considering retirement Jul 4, 2007
BARINAS, Venezuela -- Goalkeeper Kasey Keller, a veteran of four World Cups for the United States, may retire if he find doesn't find a new club to his liking. Keller, who made his 102nd international appearance in Monday night's 3-1 loss to Paraguay in the Copa America, said he had received seven or eight offers from clubs around the world but that he was still waiting for the right situation for himself and his family. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
US game heads south at Copa America Jul 3, 2007
Four days after being routed by Argentina in their Copa America opener, the Americans were humbled again last night in a 3-1 loss to Paraguay in Barinas that put them on the brink of elimination from South America's championship. Argentina and Paraguay reached the quarterfinals by winning their second straight Group C games. (Boston Globe)
Paraguay loss endangers USA's Copa America stay Jul 3, 2007
By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Writer BARINAS, Venezuela Looks as if the U.S. soccer team's trip to Venezuela is going to be a short one ... U.S. goalkeeper Kasey Keller can't stop Salvador Cabanas' free kick during Monday's match against Paraguay in Barinas, Venezuela. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Mexico edges past Ecuador 2-1 in Copa Jul 3, 2007
An inexperienced US team faces a similarly difficult task in the first Group C match against Paraguay in Barinas. Mexico's win puts it atop Group B with a game remaining against Chile and guarantees it one of the quarter-final spots reserved for the two best third place finishers of the three groups. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Argentina Advances at Copa America; Paraguay, Venezuela Reach Final Eight Jul 3, 2007
Paraguay earlier defeated the U.S. 3-1 in Barinas. The U.S. and Colombia meet July 5, both needing to win to have any chance of avoiding elimination. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
U.S. goalie Keller considering retirement Jul 3, 2007
BARINAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Goalkeeper Kasey Keller, a veteran of four World Cups for the United States, may retire if he find doesn't find a new club to his liking. Keller, who made his 102nd international appearance in Monday night's 3-1 loss to Paraguay in the Copa America, said he had received seven or eight offers from clubs around the world but that he was still waiting for the right situation for himself and his family. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Paraguay 3-1 Estados Unidos Jul 3, 2007
Estadio: La Carolina, Barinas, Venezuela Asistencia: Hora de inicio: 18:35 ET Arbitro: Rivera, Vctor. Barinas (EFE) -- Paraguay gan con lo justo a la ingenua seleccin de Estados Unidos en un encuentro en el que obtuvo su pase a los cuartos de final de la Copa Amrica gracias a la efectividad de cara a puerta en acciones puntuales. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Dynamo player scores, but US falls to Paraguay Jul 3, 2007
BARINAS, Venezuela -- Looks as if the U.S. soccer team's trip to Venezuela is going to be a short one. Four days after being routed by a superior Argentina squad in their Copa America opener, the Americans were humbled even further Monday night in a 3-1 loss to Paraguay that put them on the brink of elimination. (KHOU.com, TX)
Robinho Scores Hat-Trick as Brazil Wins at Copa America; Mexico Advances Jul 2, 2007
In tomorrow's games, the U.S. faces Paraguay in Barinas and Argentina plays Colombia in Maracaibo. To contact the reporter on this story: Dan Baynes in Sydney. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
* Copa America favorites Argentina put four past the US Jun 30, 2007
Paraguay face the US in their next match on Monday in Barinas and Argentina stay in Maracaibo to take on Colombia the same day. Off the field, Brazilian striker Fred was ruled out for the rest of the tournament after breaking his right foot during a practice match. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Crespo stars in Argentina romp Jun 29, 2007
On Monday, the U.S. plays Paraguay in Barinas, and Colombia and Argentina face each other in Maracaibo. Copyright 2007 The. (CNN -- International)
Crespo equals Maradona's goal count as Argentina downs U.S. at Copa America Jun 29, 2007
Paraguay faces the United States in its next match Monday in Barinas and Argentina stays in Maracaibo to take on Colombia the same day. Off the field, Brazilian striker Fred was ruled out Thursday for the rest of the tournament after breaking his right foot during a practice match. (International Herald Tribune)
Argentina routs US, Paraguay blanks Colombia in Copa America Jun 29, 2007
Next Monday, Paraguay will tackle the United States in Barinas, while Colombia will face giant Argentina. Copyright. (Yahoo! Asia News)
U.S. warns soccer fans of Venezuelan riots Jun 26, 2007
The Americans open Thursday against Argentina in Maracaibo, then play Paraguay on July 2 in Barinas and Colombia on July 5 in Barquisimeto. Chavez dismissed the travel advisory as another in a string of attacks by what he termed the North American empire. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Venezuela shift semi-final away from Caracas Jun 26, 2007
A July 7 quarter-final was switched to Puerto La Cruz in eastern Colombia from Barinas, Chavezs home state. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Still waitingVenezuela's land seizures are angering both the rich and poor Jun 22, 2007
On the edge of Barinas - the largest city in the region - a group of families sit under a tarpaulin by a main road, next to a track that leads onto private land, which they are hoping will soon be theirs. Mana Gisela Perez comes here every afternoon. (BBC News -- Americas)
2007 Copa America Exclusive Live Coverage on Univision and TeleFutura to Start Tuesday, June 26 Jun 15, 2007
Complete Broadcast Schedule: Day Date Match EDT CDT PDT Network Tue 26-Jun Uruguay vs Peru Live from Merida, Venezuela 6:00PM 5:00PM 3:00PM TeleFutura Tue 26-Jun Venezuela vs Bolivia Live from San Cristobal, Venezuela 8:30PM 7:30PM 5:30PM TeleFutura Wed 27-Jun Ecuador vs Chile Live from Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela 6:30PM 5:30PM 3:30PM TeleFutura Wed 27-Jun Brazil vs Mexico Live from Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela 8:30PM 7:30PM 5:30PM Univision Thu 28-Jun Paraguay vs Colombia Live from Maracaibo, Venezuela... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Copa America Venezuela 2007 May 23, 2007
02/7 Barinas: United Status vs. Paraguay ... 07/7 Barinas: Best Third vs. Runner up B S2. (Suite101.com)
Post a comment May 18, 2007
Check who is the biggest land owner in Barinas State. It is the Chavez family , who has benefit from the expropations, to become the new generation of land-owners. (International Herald Tribune)
U.S. held to 0-0 draw by Guatemala in friendly Mar 29, 2007
vs. Paraguay at Barinas, Venezuela. b-July 5. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Venezuela steps up land seizures Mar 27, 2007
"From today [Sunday] this becomes social property to satisfy the needs of the people," he said, speaking from one of the seized farms in the state of Barinas. Another 13 farms would be expropriated in the coming weeks, Mr Chavez added. (BBC News -- Business)
Acquired taste Mar 22, 2007
Capybara aficionados include President Hugo Chvez, who grew up in Barinas, a state on Venezuela's plains where capybaras are common. On his television show, "Hello, President," Chvez has spoken about the pleasure of eating capybara empanadas washed down with a glass of papaya juice. (International Herald Tribune)
Kozloff: Hugos Holy War Mar 11, 2007
" Meanwhile, a government commission recommended that the Attorney Generals office open an investigation into Cardinal Velasco and Baltazar Porras for presumed participation in the April coup. Velasco claimed to have received death threats. When the Cardinal died about a year after the coup, removing one of the key opposition figures in the Church, riot police had to disperse crowds with rubber bullets at the funeral. As the funeral procession proceeded, Chavez supporters shouted... (Zmag.org)
NCAA SWIMMER QUALIFIER PROFILE: OCTAVIO ALESI Mar 8, 2007
The Barinas, Venezuela, native finished off an impressive 2006-2007 campaign in Gainesville, Fla. against the now eighth-ranked Gators. (Utsports.com)
U.S. draws Trinidad, Guatemala in Gold Cup Mar 7, 2007
b-July 2: vs. Paraguay at Barinas, Venezuela. b-July 5: vs. Colombia at Barquisimeto, Venezuela. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Venezuela Expropriates Two Meat-Processing Plants, El Nacional Reports Feb 25, 2007
Officials didn't say how long the Fricapeca slaughterhouse in Venezuela's western Zulia state and the Fribarsa meat- processing plant in nearby Barinas state would be ``temporarily occupied,'' the newspaper reported. The expropriations mark the government's first application of a ``food security'' law decreed Feb. 17 to crack down on alleged food hoarding and price speculation that government officials claim has caused widespread meat, chicken and sugar shortages across the country, the... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
U.S. MNT will 'C' what it's made of this summer Feb 16, 2007
After the game against Argentina, the U.S. will play Paraguay on July 2 in Barinas at Estadio Agustin Tovar "La Carolina" before concluding its group schedule against Colombia on July 5 in Barquisimeto at Estadio Metropolitano de Futbol de Lara. After group play in concluded, the top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-place teams, advance to the knockout phase of the tourney. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. to play Argentina, Paraguay and Colombia in first round of Copa America Feb 15, 2007
The United States plays Paraguay on July 2 in Barinas and Colombia on July 5 in Barquisimeto, according to Wednesday's draw. Quite obviously we have been put in a very competitive group, U.S. interim coach Bob Bradley said during a telephone conference call. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
After playing in a group last summer that might have been the World Cup's toughest, the U.S. will now face a similar challenge. Feb 15, 2007
July 2: vs. Paraguay at Barinas, Venezuela ... The United States plays Paraguay on July 2 in Barinas and Colombia on July 5 in Barquisimeto, according to Wednesday's draw. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Lourde ranon et grosse rancoeur pour l'ex-otage du Venezuela Jan 1, 2007
Christophe Beck parvient monter, du ct de Barinas (au sud-ouest de Caracas), une des plus belles fermes de la province de Libertad. Il possde un troupeau de 1 200 ttes, lorsqu'en 2005, tout bascule. (Ocnus.net)
