Topic: Copa America

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In Pictures: Brazil: sights to see
Latin America Monitor
Hugo Chávez no longer lying low

Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez's silence during his initial trip to Cuba for cancer treatment raised speculation about his future. Now he is trying to remain in the public eye.
Latin America Monitor
Key worry for Chile as volcano ash drifts: soccer

The Copa America, which brings together Latin America's top soccer teams once every four years, is set to start July 1. The volcano ash has already prompted hundreds of flights to be canceled.
The Sports Economist
Brazil vs. Argentina: Can economic principles apply to soccer games?

As the South American giants face off, economists test a theory about the timing of effort exertion in a finite-length bilateral industry contest. In other words, is it risky to anger Brazilian players with early goals?
Africa Monitor
Brazil vs Chile: Can Chile's mastermind coach pull off an upset?

The soccer juggernauts of South America are expected to outshine a sturdy Chilean team in today's Brazil vs Chile match. But not if Chile's coach, Marcelo 'El Loco' Bielsa, has anything to say about it.
Africa Monitor
Brazil vs. North Korea: Are you ready for a goal fest?

Today's Brazil vs. North Korea match is set to be the most lopsided game in a long time. But the lackluster World Cup could use some goals – and some of that old Brazilian magic.