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NASA consumes

quinoa from Bolivia

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Solidaridad

con el Beni

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Por Agencia Boliviana de Información

París, 21 marzo.- La científica boliviana Tania Pozzo ob-tuvo, entre otras 14 provenientes de 5 continentes, la beca inter-nacional Unesco l'Oréal 2014-La Mujer y la Ciencia- en actoverificado en el Gran Anfiteatro de la Universidad de la Sorbona,en París.

En esta 16ava versión de las Becas UNESCO-l'Oreal,Pozzo, se convirtió en la segunda boliviana en conseguirlo, luegode la bióloga Kathrin Barboza Márquez (2012).

Las becas internacionales UNESCO-l'Oreal son otorgadasdesde 1998 a 15 prometedoras mujeres jóvenes científicas, en

doctorado o post-doctorado, cuyo trabajo fortalece la cooperación

científica internacional y el desarrollo de redes interculturales.

Pozzo es una investigadora científica especializada en

biotecnología.

En la Universidad Mayor de San Andrés logró la licen-

ciatura en bioquímica (2002), luego obtuvo su doctorado PhD en

la Universidad de Lund, Suecia.

La boliviana estudiará cómo los genes de los pro bióticos y

prebióticos codifican su interacción con el objetivo de aumentar

nuestra comprensión de qué alimentos y suplementos alimenti-

cios pueden mejorar la salud e incluso tratar una enfermedad.

By Walt Challap

The National Aeronauticsand Space Administration hasquinoa from Bolivia in its menu.

Its personnel recently had adelicious quinoa breakfast,thanks to Chef Ana Chipana.

Chipana proved that quinoais high in protein, lacks gluten,and is tolerant of dry soil at JohnF. Kennedy Space Center, lo-cated in Cape Canaveral, Fla., inNovember 2012. Three monthslater, she also served her bakedproduct in a lunch hosted by theUnited Nations where its Secre-tary-General Ban Ki-moon waspresent including the Bolivianpresident Evo Morales. The UNdeclared 2013 the InternationalYear of Quinoa.

Although quinoa was only

eaten in native highlands com-

munities and poor urbanneighborhoods in the past,currently, the United Statesis the main buyer. Boliviais the world’s top producerof quinoa, producing51,000 tons a year, most ofwhich is exported. Ac-cording to the Bolivian In-stitute of Foreign Trade,quinoa fetched $3,000 aton in 2012.

Chipana was born inBolivia and arrived toUnite States with her hus-band Ramiro 14 years ago. Herfirst jobs were cleaning housesand taking care of children andthe elderly. After her training inreal state, import and exportproducts, vegetarian food, nutri-tion and administration, shemanages her own food business,Wara Quinoa.

“The reason that NASAwas interested on my participa-tion was because the United Na-tions declared 2013 as the‘International Year of la Quinoa’and the invitation from the Boli-vian government,” Chipana saidrecently. “According to NASAchefs, they consume quinoa intheir diet; they do not need fur-

ther explanations because theyknow it very well and appreciateit.”

The U.S. market is stockedwith several varieties of quinoa.Although Chipana has madeseveral quinoa recipes, she alsorecommends trying Pop Quinoa,Quinoa Soup and “Pito deQuinoa.”

By Space Reporter

Modern technology is also

part of Bolivia. This South

American country launched its

first telecommunication satel-

lite on Dec. 20, 2013, and it will

help reduce communication

costs for Bolivia and will im-

prove television and internet for

those living in rural areas, ac-

cording to Bolivian Space

Agency.

The Bolivian satellite

launched in China's southwest

Sichuan province from Xi-chang Satellite Launch Centrewas named Tupac Katari, whowas a Native Aymara hero thatfought against Spanish Colo-nizers during the 18th century.

Crowds gathered in thecentral square in the capital LaPaz, also, and thousands of Bo-livians around the world fol-lowed via television to see thelaunch of the satellite and thepresence of President EvoMorales.

Reports indicate that Bo-

livia financed the telecommuni-

cations satellite with a $302

million credit from the China

Development Bank.

Bolivian satellite Túpac

Katari concluded all stages of

testing and is ready to start

commercial operations in

April, said the Minister of pub-

lic works, Vladimir Sánchez,

who said the implementation

will lower Internet rates by 60

percent and mobile phone rates

by 20 percent.

GANAS = DESIREGANAS publications started in after 1984. Atthat time California was growing with its diver-sity of people after the successful XXIIIOlympic Games of Los Angeles in 1984 andthe Hollywood activities. New generation ofpeople were making the news and achievingprogress at those times which continues nowwith exemplary accomplishments.

GANAS, which means desire, expanded itslong voyage in 1987 with the coverage of theIX Pan-American Games in Indianapolis; oneyear later the world wide publication reportedthe XXIV Olympic Games from Seoul, Korea.In the mean time, the accomplishments ofmathematics’ teacher Jaime Escalante gavemore inspiration to this international commu-nity service. Another GANAS’s outlet was pub-lished in Barcelona, Spain, during the XXVOlympic Games of 1992; one year later, it cov-ered the XII Bolivarianos Games inCochabamba, Bolivia, and the epilogue of thewar in Central America. The coverage arrivedto the wars in the Middle East and the MissUniverse competitions as well.GANAS was the first publication in Italy for theHispanic community in Bergamo, in 1998.Currently this international community publi-cation continues expanding its communica-tions services around the world with visualjournalism and modern mass media tools.GANAS also emphasizes the winner spirit ofeach human being because you can succeedif you have desire “¡Ganas!”Front page Design and photo by Walt Challap

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UNESCO otorga beca a científica boliviana

NASA consumes Bolivian quinoa

First Bolivian satellite helps communication costs

Space Reporter- Satellitesare part of new communica-tions technology.

Quinoa- BolivianChef AnaChipana is atNASA installa-tions where sheserved quinoa tothe astronauts.(Photo cour-tesy by AnaChipana)

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By Walt Challap

Fort Hood, Texas- President Barack Obama and firstlady Michelle Obama attended the memorial serviceWednesday, April 9, for the victims of the April 2 shootingat Fort Hood.

Family members, fellow soldiers and friends also paidtheir respecta to the three deceased military members: Sgt.1st Class Daniel Ferguson, Staff Sgt. Carlos Lazaney-Ro-driguez and Sgt. Timothy Owens.

The alleged gunman, Spc. Ivan Lopez, who reportedlyhad been dealing with depression and other mental healthissues, also wounded 16 others before taking his own lifeat the Texas military facility. Further military investigationsreveal that Lopez, 34, fired at least 35 rounds during eight-minute rampage with a 45-caliber pistol.

This tragedy brought Commander in Chief Obamaback to Fort Hood. Obama’s also attended a memorial serv-

ice in 2009 after Maj. Nidal Hasan killed 13 at the base andwounded 30 others.

This time the recent three fallen heroes were remem-bered with remarks made by Lt. Gen. Mark A. Milley,Commanding General, III Corps and Fort Hood; Gen. Ray-mond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army; The Honor-able John M. McHugh, Secretary of the Army; andPresident Obama.

“That these soldiers were lost at hands of one of ourown makes this tragedy heartbreaking and inexplicable,”Gen. Odierno said.

The president spoke about sacrifice and love for de-fending the country that made inspiration to the soldiersdespite accidents out of combat zone.

President attends memorial

for fallen soldiers at Fort Hood

LEFT: President Barak Obama delivershis remarks during the memorial serviceon Wednesday 9l for the three soldiersthat died during the April 2 shooting atFort Hood. ABOVE: General-Chief ofStaff of the Army Gen. Ray Odiernospeaks during the memorial service forthe three soldiers that died during theApril 2 shooting at Fort Hood. BELOW:Fellow soldiers and family members ofthe three victims pay their respect at thememorial service on Wednesday 9 atFort Hood. (Photos by Walt Challap)

SEE MEMORIAL, pAgE 5

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By Walt Challap

If roller derby is an attractive sport,the Tall City Roller Betties team is moreattractive because it represents Midlandand Odessa in the current Women’s FlatTrack Derby Association.

The TCRB team is also known asBombshell Betties. Its players started toput on skates, pads and helmets to skateback in April 2010.

“We want to develop a family-ori-ented league of unique, strong, independ-ent and beautiful women where mothers,wives, students, career women and derbysisters can inspire other women andyoung ladies to push beyond theirdreams,” states the TCRB’s missionstatement.

The Betties placed third in theUnited States of America Roller Sports,Regional Tournament and they foughthard in the USARS National Champi-onships that took place in Tulsa, Okla.

The Betties are known for their in-volvement with several local charities in-cluding the West Texas Food Bank andhost fundraiser bouts for local programs.They are looking for a permanent TCRBfacility to hold their practices and bouts;it would allow them to invite otherleagues to compete from all over thecountry.

“Having our own practice facilitywould also allow us to become more in-volved with the community,” TCRBteam says. “Involving the community isimportant to the Betties because it takesthe help of everyone to make a successfulroller derby league.”

The Betties did a successful presen-tation in Lubbock on March 15. The at-tractive travel team scored more pointsthan the local team. The rematch Bomb-shell Betties vs. West Texas Roller Dollz

is scheduled for April 12 at Commemo-rative Air Force main hangar located be-tween Midland and Odessa.

“The Dollz are a strong team, and itwas a great start to our season. We'vehad some changes in players and are in-corporating many new skaters, so theMarch bout was a good way for us togauge where our playing was at thattime,” said Hanna Carter, the leader ofthe Betties.

The Betties practice every Tuesday

and Thursday night from 7-9 PM. Thefirst Tuesday of every month is their"Open Recruitment Night" and they areat the rink from 6:30 to 9 PM. They arestill looking for experienced and non ex-perienced skaters, referees and Non-Skating Officials. Information about TheTall City Roller Betties is posted in face-book too.

Roller derby is getting more attrac-tive especially with skaters like Bomb-shell Betties.

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Bench Manager Tina South

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Amanda Iley Poison Iley 28 April Frederick April Plowers 918 Ashleigh Vasquez Gladi Hit Her 315 Cortni Gibbs Irish Yeti 03 Elizabeth Rocha Nemesis 94 Hanna Carter Control Freak 526 Joanne Briones Lt. Joan Rebel 999 Liz Lawson Miss M-Patient 217 Mindy Conde Disorderly Conde 88 Sandi Prosperi Sandra D’Composer 0 Sarah Lemmons eLEMMONator 0088 Susie Speed Bump Susie 21 Fresh Meat Ashley Arellano RamOnYa Flowers 15 Brandy Garcia El de Moño 13 Christie Gonzales Erica O’Neil She-Kill O’Neil 719 Gaby Mendoza UrLilNightmare 18 Gucci Gutierrez Gingerbread Boi 3 Michelle Davis Michelle the MALLer 105 Rebecca Schnell Purple People Eater 594 Sally Gonzales New’new 187 Sondra Woolf Woolfie Borden 118 Taryn Johnson Taryn Demmup 119 Veronica Chance Chill Factor 708 !

Bombshells- The Tall City RollerBetties are proud to represent Mid-land and Odessa in the WTFA.(Photo by Walt Challap)

Bettie-Bombshell

Hanna Carter – Control Freak

Joanne Briones – Lt. Joan Rebel Liz Lawson – Miss M-Patient Sarah-eLEMMONator

Betties rolling into Twin Cities

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The Secretary of the ArmyHonorable John M.McHugh pay his respectson Wednesday, April 9, atthe Soldiers Crosses forthe three soldiers thatdied during the April 2shootings at Fort Hood.(Photo by Walt Challap)

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“It was love, tested by tragedy,that brings us together again,”Obama said.

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ferguson,39, was born at Eglin air Force Basein Florida. He was TransportationSupervisor. He was serving at 49thTransportation Movement ControlBattalion, 13th Sustainment Com-mand (Expeditionary).

Staff Sgt. Carlos Lazaney-Ro-driguez, 38, was born in Mayaguez,

Puerto Rico. He was Unit SupplyNoncommissioned Officer. He wasserving at 21st Combat SupportHospital, 1st Medical Brigade.

Sgt. Timothy Owens, 37. wasborn in Effingham, Ill. He was aheavy equipment transport operator.He was serving at 154th Transporta-tion Company, 49th TransportationMovement Control Battalion, 13thsustainment Command (Expedi-tionary).

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Por Walt Challap

Bolivianos que residen en EstadosUnidos e Italia realizaron recaudaciónde fondos para enviar al Beni, Bolivia,para las víctimas de las inclemenciasdel tiempo acontecidas a principios deeste año.

Varios bolivianos que viven en elárea de Washington DC, Maryland yVirginia acudieron el llamado de la or-ganización Agrupaciones del OrienteBoliviano que organizo la Peña Soli-daria, el sábado 22 de febrero, en Ar-lington, Virginia. Una semana después,el presidente de AGROBOL, SandroIbáñez, anunció el envió del dinero re-caudado a las poblaciones de Reyes,Santa Rosa y Rurrenabaque; semanasdespués, AGROBOL recibió una cartade agradecimiento por parte del Vicari-ato Apostólico de Reyes. La misivafechada el 10 de marzo del 2014 y fir-mada por el Monseñor Carlos Burglerconfirmó la llegada de ayuda con elmonto de 31.344 dólares.

Por su parte, el Centro Bolivianodel Norte de California (organizacióncultural no lucrativa), según su inte-grante, la Sra. Elvi Elliot, tuvieron unacampaña de llamadas por teléfonos

(Call-a-Thon). La actividad llego a re-caudar más de tres mil dólares.

El CBNC anuncia una kermesepara el domingo 4 de mayo dondevenderán una variedad de platillos bo-livianos como Majadito, Fricase,Chicharrón y otras, en el Hall de SaintStephen School, ubicado en el 401 Eu-capyptus Dr. San Francisco, 94132.

“Habrá una variedad de danzasfolklóricas, bajo la dirección de la Sra.Susy Salinas. Se presentaran: BoliviaCorazón de América, Kantuta y MarioLino, asimismo Renacer FolklóricoBolivia con Moisés Ramos,” informa laSra. Elliot. “El objetivo de esta kermesees de recaudar fondos para los damnifi-cados del Beni y nuestra meta es reunir10 mil dólares.”

En Italia, los Residentes Benianosen Bérgamo lograron recaudar 3.051,5Euros, equivalente a 28.684,1 Boli-vianos gracias a diferentes donaciones.La Cena Solidaria del pasado mes tuvoentre sus cabecillas a Michael Cazzol.La organización indica que el Mons.Eugenio Coter, Obispo de Pando(Amazonía Boliviana), permitió hacerllegar el aporte solidario para los beni-anos afectados por las inundaciones.

Por Walt Challap

Después de sus eleccionesefectuadas en el pasado noviem-bre, el Comité Pro Bolivia haelaborado su plan de actividadespara la presente gestión con sumisión de promover, educar yenseñar la variada gama de rit-uales, danzas y creencias queidentifican al pueblo bolivianoen el área de Washington DC,Maryland y Virginia.

Las actividades incluyen ala elección de Señorita ComitéPro Bolivia que está programadapara el sábado 10 de mayo, elConcurso de Saya-Caporal parael 28 de Junio, el Festival deNiños para el domingo 3 deagosto, el Festival Bolivianopara el domingo 31 de agosto, yel Concurso de Tinkus proyec-tado para el mes de noviembre.

Azize Hazou (SeñoritaComité Pro Bolivia 2014), Liz-beth Sivila (Diablada Boli-viana), Andrea Uribe (FFCCUSan Simón VA), Yesenia Iriarte

(Tradiciones Bolivianas) y otrasdistinguidas señoritas pasaran su

reinado a las nuevas elegidasdespués de participar en difer-

entes actividades cultur-ales y de beneficencia.

Por su parte la pres-identa reelegida, Sra.Nelly Zapata, entreotros planes está bus-cando incrementar elnúmero de Becas Ilu-mina para beneficio delos bailarines.

“Puedo mencionarseguir trabajando en mipropósito de conseguiruna oficina para elComité Pro Bolivia paraque las personas quenecesiten informaciónde cualquier índolepuedan encontrar unarespuesta y un apoyo,”dijo la Sra. Zapata. “Enel tiempo que estoy en elComité Pro Bolivia hevisto la necesidad quetiene nuestra Comu-nidad no solo Boli-

vianos sino de todas lasnacionalidades”.

Concurso

Miss Primavera

DMV 2014

florece con

sus reinasPor Walt Challap

Jessica Baptista y Nicole Paredes ga-naron las categorías de Miss y Teen re-spectivamente en la noche del 30 demarzo, en Annandale, Virginia. Las dosbolivianas compitieron en el segundo con-curso de belleza Miss Primavera DMVfrente a representantes de Norte y Cen-troamérica con edades de 15 a 28 años.

Jessica fue felicitada por sus com-pañeros de la Fundación Socio CulturalBolivia la Diablada, lo mismo ocurrió conNicole por parte de los componentes deCaporales Sambos de Corazón-USA.

Gladys Ruiz (El Salvador), PrimeraFinalista, quedo galardonada como MissSimpatía. Ganaron importante experien-cia: Karen Velásquez (Bolivia), Esmer-alda Flores (El Salvador), MadelineLemus (Guatemala) y Claudia Orellana(Guatemala).

Esta actividad va logrando más in-terés cada año en el área de WashingtonDC, Maryland y Virginia (DMV) graciasa su organizadora Yuliza Encarnación.

“Este evento no es solamente debelleza para las muchachas, es una opor-tunidad para que puedan proyectarse anivel internacional. También podrían ele-gir la carrera de modelaje,” dijo Encar-nación.

Jessica- La nueva Miss PrimaveraDMV 2014, Jessica Baptista, planeaestudiar negocios internacionales enla Universidad de Marymount de-spués de dar alegría a su padre boli-viano y su madre colombiana. (Fotopor Walt Challap)

Solidaridad con el Beni

Solidaridad- Falom Fitzgerald en la Peña Soli-daria para los damnificados del desastre naturalen el Beni, el sábado 22, en Arlington. El eventofue organizado por AGROBOL que logro recau-dar más de 31 mil dólares. (Foto por WaltChallap)

Evento Señorita Comité Pro Bolivia y otras actividades

Aniversario- El presidente de la FSCB Diablada Boliviana, FreddyMedina Jr. y la presidenta del Comité Pro Bolivia, Nelly Zapata, es-cuchan las palabras de salutación pronunciadas por el cónsul boli-viano, Marcelo Martínez, en la Noche de Gala del sábado 15 defebrero. Asistieron los fundadores, bailarines, socios y varios invita-dos especiales. (Foto por Walt Challap)

April 2014 Ganas Page 7

Por Quidka Dalence

Cuando juega enel Barcelona o en laselección Argentina,Lionel Messi es noti-cia. El futbolista ar-g e n t i n o - e s p a ñ o linvade diariamente losdiferentes medios decomunicación, y en lasredes sociales es mo-tivo de constante co-mentario ya sean porsus fanáticos o detrac-tores.

Messi encabezala lista como el fut-bolista mejor pagado,de acuerdo a la publi-cación de la revistaFrance Football, Leotiene un ingreso anualde 41 millones de euros (sueldo ycontratos publicitarios) seguidode Cristiano Ronaldo con 39,5millones y Neymar con 29 mil-lones.

A pesar de ser ganador delBalón de Oro 2009, 2010, 2011 y2012; ser máximo goleador de laUEFA 2011, 2012 y 2013; la

Copa Mundial de Brasil a llevarsea cabo del 12 de junio al 13 dejulio de este año, será un objetivoobligado para este deportista.

¿Podrá alcanzar el trofeoque aún le falta en sus vitrinas?Eso lo sabremos el 13 de juliocuando el balón termine de rodaren la final del Estadio Maracanáde Rio de Janeiro.

Por Quidka Dalence

ESPAÑA 2014

La XVII edición del CampeonatoMundial de Basquetbol en la rama mas-culina se realizará en España del 30 deagosto al 14 de septiembre.

Participarán 24 selecciones nacionalesque están divididas en cuatro grupos de seiscada uno. La primera fase se jugará en Bil-bao, Granada, Las Palmas y Sevilla. Losmejores cuatro de cada grupo clasificaránpara la segunda fase que será de eliminato-ria directa. La fase final se jugará enBarcelona y Madrid.

Los grupos son los siguientes:Grupo A: España, Serbia, Francia,

Brasil, Egipto e IránGrupo B: Argentina, Senegal, Filip-

inas, Croacia, Puerto Rico y Grecia.Grupo C: USA, República Domini-

cana, Turquía, Finlandia, Nueva Zelanda yUcrania.

Grupo D: Lituania, Eslovenia, Angola,Corea del Sur, México y Australia.

Por Diana Zepita

La realización de la famosacompetencia del Dakar para el 2015en Argentina, Bolivia y Chile hasido confirmada recientemente porsus organizadores. El próximoDakar pasara por Bolivia con trescategorías: motocicletas, cuadra-traks y autos.

Bolivia promovió el turismoeste año con la ruta del Dakar,según encuesta realizada por laASO, organizadora del RallyDakar. El ministro de la Presiden-cia, Juan Ramón Quintana, dijo, elmiércoles 26 de marzo, que “el98% de los 660 millones de tele-spectadores que siguieron esa com-petencia en 2014, en los cincocontinentes, tienen una mejor ima-gen de Bolivia”.

El Dakar recorrió a principiosde este año por el norte de Ar-gentina, Villazón, Tupiza, Atocha,Uyuni, Colchani, Salinas de GarcíMendoza, Llica, San Pedro de

Quemes, la Estación fronterizaAbaroa, y concluyendo en Chile,con una emisión televisiva en 70canales de 190 países.

La presidenta de la AsociaciónBoliviana de Agencias de Viajes yTurismo (ABAVYT), LourdesOmoya, por otro lado, destacó queen previas del Rally, se trabajó enel desarrollo en cuanto a serviciosbásicos como: alcantarillado, elec-trificación, el recojo de basura, esoha significado un apoyo importantepara el desarrollo de aquellas re-giones. Agregó que las poblacionestuvieron un 92% de visitantes debolivianos y el 8% de turistas ex-

tranjerosPor su parte, el jefe de estado,

Evo Morales Ayma, expresó que “lamejor publicidad para impulsar elturismo internacional ha sido elDakar, ahora el deporte de altoriesgo es también un programa deturismo, en mi discurso ahora inte-graré que el deporte no solamentees integración, trofeos, medallas,salud, educación sino turismo'.

El Mandatario destaco que enla competencia, se invirtieron 2millones de dólares con la interven-ción de 410 mil bolivianos lograndoque 660 millones de personas en elmundo conozcan Bolivia.

11th Annual Bloodgusher 2014 RoadRunning Event-Midland

More than 500 people participated in the 2014 Bloodgusher Half

Marathon, 10K and 5K during the morning of April 12 in the Mid-

land, Texas area. Pictures are available from this event. Anyone,

who likes to have copies, can ask with his/her name and participa-

tion number to: editor@tiempostimes.com

España y Turquía organizan los mundiales de basquetbol

TURQUIA 2014

La Federación Internacional deBasquetbol (FIBA) y la FederaciónTurca de Básquet organizarán elmundial de basquetbol femenino quese llevará a cabo en Turquía del 27 deseptiembre al 5 de Octubre.

Competirán 16 equipos divididosen cuatro grupos y la primera fase sejugará en Ankara y Estambul.

Los grupos son los siguientes:nGrupo A: Brasil, Japón, España

y República Checa.n Grupo B: Mozambique,

Turquía, Francia y Canadá.n Grupo C: Corea, Cuba, Aus-

tralia y Bielorusia.n Grupo D: Serbia, China, USA y

Angola.

¿Podrá Messi ser campeón enla Copa Mundial de Brasil?

Boliviano- Elrepresentanteboliviano“Chavo” Sal-vatierra en elDakar 2014.El motoci-clista esperadar mayoressatisfaccionesa su país enlas próximascompeten-cias. – FotogentilezaViva De-portes/EdgarTejerina

Messi-El futbolista Lionel Messi es una delas piezas importantes de la selección ar-gentina en la Copa Mundial de Futbol quese disputara del 12 de junio al 13 de julio,en Brasil. – Foto por Walt Challap

Argentina-Bolivia-Chile

tendrán el RallyDakar 2015 más

emocionante

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By Walt ChallapGlendale, Arizona- Longtime rivals Mexico and USA tied 2-2 on

April 2, giving the two soccer teams the chance to make adjustmentsbefore the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.

The first part of the friendly game was highly complicated for theMexican players, who were outplayed by the Americans, led byMichael Bradley, who scored the first goal (14 minutes) in front of59,006 spectators at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Chris Wondolowski scored the second goal (27 minutes) for theStars and Stripes, but Mexican players Rafael Marquez (48 min.) andAlan Pulido (63 min.) stole the victory in the second half.

Although the U.S. Men's National Team played with newly de-signed uniforms, the friendly match in Arizona was an indication ofwhat improvements should be done before the World Cup in Brazilfrom June 12 to July 13.

“I thought we started well,” said the U.S.’s Landon Donovan. “Ithought we were too cautious in the second half. I thought we neededto come out with better energy in the second half keep the pressure onthem.

“I think when they get a goal, their confidence goes up and they’rea different team. We allowed that. We allowed them back in the game.”

The U.S. Men's National Team will be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil,for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The USA opens Group G play againstGhana at 6 p.m. ET on June 16 in Natal. A 6 p.m. ET match againstPortugal follows that on June 22 in Manaus and a noon ET match onJune 26 against Germany.

Mexico’s Miguel Angel Ponce (16) and Landon Donovan (10), fromUSA, fight for the ball during the friendly game at University of PhoenixStadium. – Photo by Walt Challap

USA Schedule in BrazilJune 16: USA Ghana at Estadio das Dunas,NatalJune 22: USA Portugal at Arena Amazonia, ManausJune 26: USA Germany at Arena Pernambuco, Recife

Programa de México en Brasil13 de junio: México Camerún en Estadio das Dunas, Natal17 de junio: México Brasil en Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza 23 de junio: México Croacia en Arena Pernambuco, Recife