It was Brazil's eighth Copa America title and denied their arch-rivals a record 15th crown.
But as hosts they have a responsibility to put on a good show in the Copa.
The COPA members have recently launched COPApedia, a user-generated Cirrus encyclopedia modeled after Wikipedia.
At least once a month some longtime Cirrus poster quits COPA in a huff.
He was dismissed in the Copa del Rey against Valencia after receiving two yellow cards.
It is Barcelona's second trophy this season after they secured the Copa del Rey in midweek.
The victory meant Palmeiras qualified for the Copa Libertadores, South America's top club competition.
But Barcelona could still end the season as winners of the Champions League and Copa del Rey.
To sweeten the deal for investors, Copa pays an annual dividend up to 30% of its net income.
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It is a very ambitious Copa - possibly too ambitious, and there could be problems along the way.
In a sense, though, Venezuela will win the 2007 Copa America no matter what happens on the field.
He helped drive the team to win the 2011 Copa Libertadores, the foremost professional club tournament in South America.
With Madrid, he won one Copa del Rey and one Spanish league title.
He helped Santos win the 2011 Copa Libertadores and the 2010 Brazilian Cup.
The only coach who remains from the last Copa America, held just three years ago, is Venezuela's Richard Paez.
The continent claims several success stories, including Panama's Copa Airlines, one of the most profitable carriers in the world.
Since 1987, the 10 CONMEBOL nations have staged the Copa America in strict rotation with Brazil last hosting in 1989.
He has been in action for Argentina in the Copa America, denying Ferguson the opportunity to speak to him face-to-face.
The first leg of the Copa Libertadores Final has Boca Juniors at home to Corinthians and the game finishes 1-1.
World No. 4 David Ferrer has reached the final of the Copa Claro in Argentina, where he is defending his title.
Steadily COPA has produced a body of knowledge about how Cirrus airplanes behave in real-world conditions that has served Cirrus supremely well.
Barcelona's Mundo Deportivo newspaper screamed, "No Excuses, " on its front page after the 3-1 humbling against Real in the Copa del Rey.
Analysts are projecting strong growth for Copa over the next two years.
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But this is the first year they have appeared as South American champions after winning the Copa Libertadores for the first time.
Corinthians, founded in 1910, won the Copa Libertadores, a Latin American version of the UEFA Champions League, for the first time last year.
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Copa-Cogeca singled out meat production by Mercosur, saying it tolerated growth hormones banned in the EU, poor labour conditions and genetically modified products.
The 21-year-old defensive midfielder will arrive at the club next week after helping Internacional to the Copa Libertadores title against Mexico's Chivas Gudalajara.
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The South American side, who won the Copa Libertadores in July, rode their luck at times with goalkeeper Cassio making several important stops.
Meanwhile, Barcelona was held to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of its Copa del Rey quarterfinal by 10-man Malaga at Camp Nou.
Panama's Copa Airlines, United Arab Emirates' Etihad Airways and TAP Portugal.
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