Venezuela's vino tinto earns respect in 'the country of baseball' Jul 12, 2007
"For 40 years, we had no respect or dignity (for soccer)," says Domingo Carrasquel, a former professional with the L.A. Dodgers team and now the manager of a baseball school in the western city of Barquisimeto ... But whereas British miners brought soccer to remote regions where the lack of people meant that it spread slowly, Americans brought baseball to the main cities where it caught on quickly, says Julio Ordaneta, the sports editor at El Informador, Barquisimeto's newspaper. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Argentina doing what Brazil wishes it would Jul 11, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela (Reuters) -- It was exactly what Brazilian fans, frustrated by their team's emphasis on efficiency and winning at all costs, had been longing to hear from their national team coach. "It's not just about winning. You can simply win a game, but to win the way we are doing makes me proud.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Tevez conflict threatens move to Man United Jul 10, 2007
There has been some contact, he said while signing autographs after a training session in Barquisimeto, where La Albiceleste is preparing for its Wednesday semifinal against Mexico. United has every reason to leave it to the lawyers, possibly because they may have been talking to the wrong people. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Mexico rout Paraguay to reach semis Jul 10, 2007
With Brazil beating Chile, 6-1, and Colombia ousting hosts Venezuela, 4-1, the last eight has certainly not been short on goals, although for a while that looked like it was going to be the case in Barquisimeto. A frustrating opening 45 minutes for Argentina ended scoreless as Diego Milito failed to make any impact against the Peruvian defense. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Peru soccer chiefs back manager after 4-0 defeat Jul 10, 2007
Uribe appeared calm after Argentina crushed Peru on Sunday, in the Venezuelan city of Barquisimeto, describing the players' performance as "acceptable". After the match, he unworriedly told reporters that "they have to fix quite a few things ahead of the South American World Cup qualifiers.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Buehrle, White Sox agree to new deal Jul 9, 2007
Also, Juan Roman Riquelme scored twice as Argentina beat Peru, 4-0, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. John Wolyniec scored his second goal of the season and the New York Red Bulls survived a late scare to defeat the Colorado Rapids, 1-0, in an MLS game. (Boston Globe)
Brazil, Uruguay make amends to reach semis Jul 9, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela: Brazil and Uruguay confounded the critics who had labelled them dull and unimaginative by combining to fire 10 goals past their opponents in reaching the Copa America semi-finals at the weekend. After managing just one goal in three group stage games, Uruguay hit four in one match as they ousted hosts Venezuela 4-1 in San Cristobal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Copa has ticket problems, unfinished stadiums Jul 9, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela (AP) -When President Hugo Chavez brought the Copa America to Venezuela for the first time, his government sought to showcase the oldest international soccer tournament as a smoothly organized success ... Minutes before the Colombia-United States game on Thursday, workers at Barquisimeto's Monumental Stadium could still be seen painting reinforced-concrete beams with metal bars sticking out. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Brazil, Uruguay make Copa America semis Jul 9, 2007
SAMBA SOCCER: Real Madrid's Robinho hit the back of the net twice on Saturday to give him a chance of equaling Pele's long-standing tournament goal-scoring record AP, BARQUISIMETO, VENEZUELA Monday, Jul 09, 2007, Page 17. Uruguay's Diego Forlan, left, tries to head the ball while marked by Venezuela's Juan Arango during their Copa America match in San Cristobal, Venezuela, on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mexico cruised to a 6-0 thrashing Jul 9, 2007
At Barquisimeto, Juan Roman Riquelme scored twice, raising his total to four. Riquelme scored in the 47th and 85th minutes, and Argentina also got goals from Lionel Messi in the 61st and Javier Mascherano in the 75th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Peru does not fear Argentina in Copa America Jul 9, 2007
Although Argentina is the favorite, Peru's national soccer teamplayers and coach have promised to do their best to win at Venezuelan Barquisimeto city's Metropolitano stadium. Peru's team will not include striker Jefferson Farfan due to a sprained ankle nor central defense player Alberto Rodriguez because he has been suspended. (Xinhuanet, China)
Copa America standings, results Jul 8, 2007
At Barquisimeto, Venezuela ... At Barquisimeto, Venezuela. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brazil, Uruguay charge past Chile, Venezuela to set up semi Jul 8, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela (AP): Defending champion Brazil thumped Chile 6-1 and Uruguay eliminated host Venezuela 4-1 in the Copa America on Saturday to set up a semifinal between two of South America's heavyweights. On Sunday, Argentina will seek to join its longtime rivals with a win over Peru in Barquisimeto. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Four Teams Out in the Copa America Jul 7, 2007
Barquisimeto Argentina vs. Peru. Football fans will be relishing these quarter final games. (Suite101.com)
* Argentina take unbeaten record into quarter-finals Jul 7, 2007
AP, BARQUISIMETO, VENEZUELA Saturday, Jul 07, 2007, Page 19 ... With the win, Argentina finish with nine points and stays in Barquisimeto to receive Peru tomorrow, with injured striker Hernan Crespo the only absentee. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Team USA KOd from Copa America, then loses Jul 6, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela - Brad Guzan made several key saves, including one on a penalty kick, but he couldnt get to Jaime Castrillons 14th-minute header and the United States lost 1-0 to Colombia on Thursday night, completing an 0-3 trip to the Copa America. The United States has lost three in a row for the first time since World Cup qualifiers against Mexico, Honduras and Costa Rica from July to September 2001, and U.S. coach Bob Bradley dropped to 0-3 in road games after a 10-0-1 start... (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Brazil scrape past Ecuador Jul 6, 2007
AP, BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela Friday, Jul 06, 2007, Page 22 ... Yesterday, already qualified Argentina and Paraguay squared off in Barquisimeto to see who would finish atop Group C. The winner will play Peru in the quarter-finals, while the runner-up must take on Mexico. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chile sneak in Jul 6, 2007
The winners will play Peru in Barquisimeto on Sunday and the losers take on Mexico in Maturin. Whoever it is, Im sure theyll be worried about facing Mexico, Mexican coach Hugo Sanchez told reporters after his teams result. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mascherano Gives Argentina Third Win at Copa America, Quarterfinal vs Peru Jul 6, 2007
Liverpool midfielder Mascherano struck 12 minutes from the end last night in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, to give the pre- tournament favorite a third straight win at South America's championship ... Argentina vs Peru Barquisimeto. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
saw good things from the Americans. Jul 6, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela -- While eight teams march on to the quarterfinals of the Copa America, the other four go home to recriminations and post-mortems. Not qualifying for the second round in a tournament that only eliminates one third of the teams is clearly a failure. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Argentina drops Paraguay to stay unbeaten Jul 6, 2007
Substitute Mascherano scored Argentina's winner, his first international goal, with a superbly-placed shot in the 79th minute of the Group C match in Barquisimeto. The win guaranteed Argentina first place in the group and avoided a quarter-final against Mexico. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Colombia y un triunfo consuelo Jul 6, 2007
BARQUISIMETO (EFE) -- Colombia se despidi de la Copa Amrica con una victoria sin brillo por 1-0 ante un equipo de Estados Unidos, que tuvo poco que mostrar en el campo y que si ofreci alguna resistencia fue debido a las claras limitaciones que volvieron a mostrar los colombianos ... Este partido del grupo C de la Copa Amrica fue disputado en el Estadio Metropolitano de Lara en Barquisimeto, ante unos 37. (ESPN -- Deportes)
* Peru eliminates Bolivia to reach Copa quarter-finals Jul 5, 2007
In the quarter-finals on Sunday in Barquisimeto, Peru will face the winner of the Group C decider between Argentina and Paraguay, which each have a tournament-best eight goals. This story has been viewed 115 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Brazil, Chile Fill Last Quarterfinal Spots at Copa America as U.S. Exits Jul 5, 2007
Neither the U.S. nor Colombia, who meet in Barquisimeto, can overhaul Chile's tally of four points ... The other quarterfinals will be decided tomorrow when Argentina and Paraguay, who have two wins apiece, face each other in Barquisimeto ... COPA AMERICA QUARTERFINAL LINEUP: July 7 Venezuela vs Uruguay San Cristobal July 7 Chile vs Brazil Puerto La Cruz July 8 Mexico vs Paraguay/Argentina Maturin July 8 Paraguay/Argentina vs Peru Barquisimeto. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazil's win ends Americans' hope at Copa Jul 5, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela (AP) -- Brazil's 1-0 victory over Ecuador and Chile's scoreless draw with already qualified Mexico were enough for both teams to advance to the Copa America quarterfinals Wednesday. On Thursday, already qualified Argentina and Paraguay square off in Barquisimeto to see who finishes atop Group C. The winner will play Peru in the quarterfinals, while the runner-up must take on Mexico. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Fastest-rising in South America? Jul 5, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela -- There's a big advertising campaign going around here with the slogan, "Football is taking over Venezuela ... or is it the other way around?" ... I'm writing this in the new stadium in Barquisimeto, where the last round of Group C matches will be played on Thursday: the U.S. vs. Colombia and Argentina vs. Paraguay ... It's this long-term view that I have to keep in mind as the sounds of hammer blows ring in the background in Barquisimeto. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Football battleCopa America takes on baseball-mad Venezuela Jun 26, 2007
" This is the first time Venezuela has held the Copa America, so it has lots to prove. Perhaps inevitably though, there are some problems. The government has invested about $1bn on infrastructure, including three new stadiums. They have been built quickly, but one in the western city of Barquisimeto is not quite finished. "It's perfectly acceptable. Only the chairs are missing," said the head of the inspection team, Felix Ducharne. Excitement Tickets have also been hard to come by, with many... (BBC 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)
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)
Landon Donovan and the U.S. national team are busy with back-to-back tournaments: the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa Amrica. Jun 7, 2007
July 5 vs. Colombia at Barquisimeto, Venezuela. Aug. 22 at Sweden. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Fox: Venezuela's Co-op Boom Jun 3, 2007
In the foothills of the Andes, in Laras state capital, Barquisimeto, is one of Venezuelas oldest, largest, and most important cooperatives. CECOSESOLA started as a funeral co-op in the late 1960s and now has over 300 associated workers, 20,000 associated members, and is composed of over 80 cooperatives (savings, agricultural, production, civil associations, organizations, and a puppet crew). (Zmag.org)
* Activists brace for showdown with Chavez over RCTV May 28, 2007
Chavez asked Venezuelans for calm during a speech in Barquisimeto, 300km west of the capital and warned of a tough response from the military if the protests turn violent. "Venezuelan armed forces are ready," Chavez said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Protesters face showdown with Chavez over closure of TV station May 27, 2007
Chavez asked Venezuelans for calm during a speech in Barquisimeto, 300 kilometers (250 miles) west of the capital and warned of a tough response from the military if the protests turn violent. "I call on the country lest anyone be provoked or any group lend itself to creating chaos," Chavez said. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Copa America Venezuela 2007 May 23, 2007
Can Bolivia use their matches at altitude in Merida to topple Peru, and can Colombia, playing in Maracaibo and Barquisimeto, close to the motherland, bring with them a fan base to unnerve even the most resolute opposition such as the United States, Argentina and Paraguay ... 05/7 Barquisimeto: Colombia vs. United Status ... 05/7 Barquisimeto: Argentina vs. Paraguay. (Suite101.com)
Bus crash in western Venezuela kills 17, injures 20 May 19, 2007
The 20 injured were being treated in hospitals in Barquisimeto and Carora, cities about 175 miles west of the capital of Caracas. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal)
Venezuela bus crash kills 17 May 19, 2007
The 20 injured were being treated in nearby hospitals in Barquisimeto and Carora cities, about 175 miles west of the capital of Caracas. Area authorities could not immediately be reached. (USA Today)
Lendman: WSJ on Chavez May 7, 2007
The Fifth ALBA Summit held in Barquisimeto, Venezuela just ended April 29 at which heads of state from Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti signed strategic ALBA agreements with delegations from Ecuador, Uruguay, Dominique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines also attending along with social movements from other states. . (Zmag.org)
Rudy Giuliani assails Venezuela's Chavez May 2, 2007
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez waves to photographers as Cuba's Vice President Carlos Lage looks on during their group photo at the ALBA Summit in Barquisimeto, (Leslie Mazoch / AP). Republican presidential hopeful, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani pauses during his speech at the Latino Coalition 2007 Small Business Economic Summit, Tuesday, (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP). (Albany Times Union)
* Venezuela to sell off US refineries May 1, 2007
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Hugo Chavez wants to build a network across Latin America that will fully service the energy needs of all member states of a leftist bloc AP, BARQUISIMETO, VENEZUELA Tuesday, May 01, 2007, Page 10. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Venezuela hopes to gradually sell off its refineries in the US and build a new network of refineries in Latin America as part of his plan to offer allies in the region a stable oil supply. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chavez says Castro is in charge in Cuba Apr 30, 2007
BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela - Cuban President Fidel Castro is back in charge after undergoing intestinal surgery in July, his friend and protege Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday. An intestinal ailment has kept the Communist leader out of the public eye for the past nine months, sparking speculation about whether he will return to power, which he ceded temporarily to his brother Raul on July 31. (MSNBC -- International)
Chavez and Big Oil Gear Up for Struggle Apr 30, 2007
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, center, sits with, from left to right, Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, Cuba's Vice President Carlos Lage, Bolivia's President Evo Morales and Haiti's President Rene Preval during the inauguration of the ALBA Summit in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, Saturday, April 28, 2007. Venezuela is hosting the fifth summit of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas, or ALBA, a trade and cooperation group which aims to provide an alternative to U.S.-backed free trade... (ABC News -- Wire)
Chavez Aims to Meet Left's Energy Needs Apr 29, 2007
Cuba's Vice President Carlos Lage, left, hugs Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez as Bolivia's President Evo Morales, right, and Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, far left, look on at the inauguration of the Alba Games in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, Saturday, April 28, 2007. Venezuela is hosting the Alba Games along side the fifth summit of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas, or ALBA, a trade and cooperation group which aims to provide an alternative to U.S.-backed free trade efforts in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Chávez in search of leverage Apr 29, 2007
Ch;vez has said the two-day ALBA meeting in the city of Barquisimeto will bring in Presidents Evo Morales of Bolivia and Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua. Cuba's ailing Fidel Castro is expected to be represented by a high-ranking Havana official. (The Miami Herald)
Chavez offers allies half-price oil Apr 29, 2007
Hugo Chavez offered to sell oil to allies at a 50 per cent discount at a summit of the Bolivarian Alternative for the People of the Americas in the Venezuelan city of Barquisimeto on Saturday. "In the past, oil contributed to the development of the United States," Chavez said in his opening address. (Aljazeera.Net)
Wilpert: Venezuela 2002 Coup Apr 15, 2007
However, it was then announced, at about 10:30 pm, that the plane was for Chavezs wife, Marisabel Rodriguez de Chavez, who was flying with her daughter to her hometown of Barquisimeto, in western Venezuela. The mystery of what was happening in Miraflores continued until 1:30 am, when General Efrain Vasquez Velasco confirmed that Chavez was negotiating with military officers the conditions of his resignation. (Zmag.org)
Classical music acclaims new star Apr 11, 2007
Born in 1981 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela's music capital; started playing the violin at 10. Began conducting at 12 and by 18 was appointed music director of the Sim;n Bol;var National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, an ensemble consisting mainly of children and teenagers from slums. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
U.S. held to 0-0 draw by Guatemala in friendly Mar 29, 2007
vs. Colombia at Barquisimeto, Venezuela. a-CONCACAF Gold Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
U.S. draws Trinidad, Guatemala in Gold Cup Mar 7, 2007
b-July 5: vs. Colombia at Barquisimeto, Venezuela. a-CONCACAF Gold Cup, b-Copa America. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
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 5: vs. Colombia at Barquisimeto, 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)
Venezuela prison clashes kill 16 Jan 3, 2007
National Guard troops were called in to restore order at the Uribana facility, near the city of Barquisimeto, said Fanny Marquez, of the prisons authority. There was no confirmation of how the inmates died, or what types of weapons were used in the fighting. (BBC News)
Bombing ends hope for peace process Jan 3, 2007
National Guard troops restored order after the riot broke out before dawn at Uribana Prison near the city of Barquisimeto, said Fanny Marquez, a federal prison official. (AP). (Boston Globe -- World)
Oprah Winfrey opens $40 million girls school at star-studded ceremony in South Africa Jan 3, 2007
National Guard troops restored order after the riot broke out before dawn at Uribana Prison near the city of Barquisimeto, some 175 miles west of the capital of Caracas, said Fanny Marquez, a federal prison official. "It was a fight for control of two cell blocks," Marquez told the state-run Bolivarian News Agency. (North County Times)
'16 dead' in Venezuela prison riot Jan 3, 2007
Some prisoners were hanged before National Guard troops restored order in Uribana Prison near the city of Barquisimeto, 280km (175 miles) west of Caracas. Fanny Marquez, director of prisons at the Venezuelan justice ministry, said the situation was now under control. (Aljazeera.Net)
