Nine-month spin around continent documented on Web site Oct 29, 2008
Through her, they met Rhonald and his brother Oliver in Maturin. They served as sightseeing guides and also introduced him to local treats and cultural dishes. (Nogales International, AZ)
Arencibia heating up under desert sky Oct 25, 2008
Edgar Estanga, LHP: Estanga -- a 23-year-old lefty from Maturin, Venezuela -- has appeared in three games for Navegantes del Magallanes in the VWL. In those relief outings, Estanga has posted a 9. 00 ERA, allowing three runs (two earned) in two innings. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Emaus enjoying fall trip to Hawaii Oct 18, 2008
Edgar Estanga, LHP: Estanga -- a 22-year-old lefty from Maturin, Venezuela -- has appeared in one game for Navegantes del Magallanes in the VWL. In that outing on Tuesday, Estanga retired the only batter he faced. Danny Sandoval, INF: The 29-year-old Sandoval has hit. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
PetroFalcon Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Anadarko Venezuela Apr 7, 2008
Petroritupano has the exclusive right to explore, develop and produce oil and natural gas through 2025 from the Oritupano-Leona Block, which includes almost 340,000 acres in the Maturin sub-basin of eastern Venezuela. Petroritupano has current gross production of 38,000 barrels of oil per day ("bbls/d") and 20 million cubic feet of natural gas per day ("mmcf/d"), or 41,333 barrels of oil equivalent per day ("boe/d"). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lendman: Coup Rumblings in Venezuela Nov 20, 2007
" Then on November 8, Romero followed with an article titled "Gunmen Attack Opponents of Chavez's Bid to Extend Power" and implied they were pro-Chavez supporters. Again false. Still more came on November 10 headlined "Students Emerge as a Leading Force Against Chavez" in an effort to imply most students oppose him when, in fact, these elements are a minority. His latest so far is on November 17 titled "Chavez's Vision Shares Wealth and Centers Power" that in fairness shows the President... (Zmag.org)
Leader rails at teen breast implants gift fad Sep 26, 2007
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is seen in Maturin September 17, 2007. Chavez railed against a.. (Yahoo News)
Private farmers squeezed by Venezuelan socialism Sep 22, 2007
By Chris Kraul, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer September 22, 2007 MATURIN, VENEZUELA -- -- These should be the best of times for dairy farmer Luis Espinoza. The Venezuelan economy is booming, thanks to a flood of oil dollars, and consumer demand for food items including milk and cheese is unprecedented. (Los Angeles Times)
* Mexico rout Paraguay to reach semis Jul 10, 2007
HIT FOR SIX: It was downhill all the way for Paraguay after their goalkeeper was dismissed after only two minutes, while Peru were also made to suffer on Sunday AFP, MATURIN, VENEZUELA Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007, Page 19. Mexico's Fernando Arce, left, clears a ball as Paraguay's Claudio Morel looks on during their Copa America match on Sunday in Maturin, Venezuela. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mexico trounces Paraguay, advances in Copa Jul 9, 2007
MATURIN, Venezuela - Mexico took advantage of being a man up from the third minute to shut out Paraguay 6-0 to advance to the Copa America semifinals on Sunday. Mexico will meet Argentina, which defeated Peru 4-0, on Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Copa has ticket problems, unfinished stadiums Jul 9, 2007
But one opposition party filed a complaint on Friday with the government's Indecu consumer protection agency against De Lujo Promociones, accusing the private concession handling ticket sales of providing a local soccer club 42,000 tickets to Sunday's quarterfinal in Maturin between Paraguay and Mexico. William Ojeda, vice president of the opposition party A New Time, presented what he said was a receipt of the transaction, saying it violated De Lujo's own three tickets-per-person limit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mexico cruised to a 6-0 thrashing Jul 9, 2007
MATURIN, Venezuela (AP) -- Mexico played with a man advantage after Paraguay goalkeeper Aldo Bobadilla was ejected in the third minute and went on to a 6-0 rout Sunday in the Copa America, setting up a semifinal against tournament favorite Argentina. Argentina, which beat Peru 4-0 in Sunday's second quarterfinal, knocked Mexico out of last year's World Cup in the second round, coming from behind for a 2-1 overtime victory in Leipzig, Germany. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Copa America standings, results Jul 8, 2007
At Maturin, Venezuela ... At Maturin, Venezuela. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brazil, Uruguay charge past Chile, Venezuela to set up semi Jul 8, 2007
Guest side Mexico takes on Paraguay in the other quarterfinal, in Maturin. Uruguay and Argentina remained alive with a chance at becoming the first side to win 15 Copas. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
* Argentina take unbeaten record into quarter-finals Jul 7, 2007
Paraguay, with six points, must travel 1,000km to Maturin to face Mexico, which as a guest to the tournament have been in good form here, including beating five-time World Cup champion Brazil. Argentina brought its biggest European-based stars to these South American championships in Venezuela, aiming to claim a record 15th Copa title and break the tie with Uruguay for the most championship crowns. (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
July 8 Mexico vs Paraguay Maturin. Argentina vs Peru Barquisimeto. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazil, Chile Fill Last Quarterfinal Spots at Copa America as U.S. Exits Jul 5, 2007
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. To contact the reporter on this story: Dan Baynes in Sydney at. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Mxico y Chile, 0-0 Jul 5, 2007
Mxico jugar el prximo domingo en la sede de Maturin ante el segundo lugar del grupo C que se conocer maana jueves al terminar el partido de Argentina contra Paraguay. Empleos: | Copyright. (ESPN -- Deportes)
Robinho Scores Hat-Trick as Brazil Wins at Copa America; Mexico Advances Jul 2, 2007
Real Madrid forward Robinho opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 36th minute before adding two goals in the final six minutes in Maturin, Venezuela. Defending champion Brazil, seeking its fourth South American soccer championship in five editions, bounced back after losing its opening match to Mexico. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
2-1 win over Ecuador Jul 2, 2007
MATURIN, Venezuela (AP) -- Mexico became the first team to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa America, beating Ecuador 2-1 Sunday on goals by Nery Castillo and Omar Bravo. Castillo scored his second goal of the tournament in the 22nd minute and Bravo doubled the lead in the 80th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Robinho's hat trick lifts Brazil past Chile 3-0 Jul 2, 2007
MATURIN, Venezuela (AP) -- Robinho converted a disputed penalty kick in the 35th minute, then added goals in the 83rd and 87th minutes to lead Brazil over Chile 3-0 Sunday. Coming off a 2-0 loss to Mexico, the defending champions struggled to overcome a team that beat Ecuador 3-2 in its opener. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Top teams face Copa America pressure Jul 1, 2007
Brazil, the five-time world champion, has the most to prove going into its second Group B match today against Chile in Maturin after it was stunned 2-0 by depleted guest Mexico on Wednesday. Brazil also lost a group match in 2004 in Peru, but by then it had already qualified for the quarter-finals. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Venezuela wins for first time at Copa America in 40 years Jul 1, 2007
On Sunday, soccer powerhouse Brazil takes on Chile in Maturin, attempting to recover from its humbling opening loss against Mexico 2-0. Ecuador and Mexico face off in the other Group B match. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
* Copa America favorites Argentina put four past the US Jun 30, 2007
The Olympique Lyon forward didn't take part in the upset opening loss to Mexico, but coach Dunga had been counting on the player being available for the match tomorrow against Chile in Maturin, which the five-time World Cup-winners must win to reinvigorate their championship hopes. Ten minutes into the second half of the US-Argentina match, the mostly Venezuelan crowd of 40,000 came to its feet and shouted "libertad, libertad, libertad" -- Spanish for freedom -- in defiance of President Hugo... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Crespo equals Maradona's goal count as Argentina downs U.S. at Copa America Jun 29, 2007
The Olympique Lyon forward didn't take part in the upset opening loss to Mexico, but coach Dunga had been counting on the player being available for the match Sunday against Chile in Maturin, which the five-time World Cup-winners must win to reinvigorate their championship hopes. Ten minutes into the second half of the U.S.-Argentina match, the mostly Venezuelan crowd of 40,000 came to its feet and shouted "libertad, libertad, libertad" Spanish for freedom in defiance of President Hugo Chavez,... (International Herald Tribune)
Defending Champion Brazil Loses 2-0 to Mexico in Copa America Opening Game Jun 28, 2007
Brazil next faces Chile on July 1 and Mexico will take on Ecuador the same day, also in Maturin, in the second of three round-robin group games. The U.S. will play Argentina in their first match at the tournament tomorrow. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Villaneuva free kick lifts Chile past Ecuador Jun 28, 2007
Ecuador plays Mexico on Sunday before Chile faces off against Brazil in Maturin. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
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
01/7 Maturin: Brazil vs. Chile ... 08/7 Maturin: Winner B vs. Runner up C S3. (Suite101.com)
