Urdaneta

Then he went in front of some of the icons of the room such as Urdaneta, stressing that he was the last president of the Gran Colombia.

April 11 commemoration, Chavez style 2007

Andrés de Urdaneta sets sail from the Philippine Islands on what eventually becomes recognized as a landmark voyage in sailing history.

Mexico this month - June 2009

"There are Venezuelans everywhere," Mr. Urdaneta, 50 years old, said.

Venezuelan Diaspora Booms Under Chávez Ángel González 2011

Two years later, Urdaneta becomes the first sailor to find the direct return route, thereby establishing the route that will be successfully used by the Manila Galleon for years to come.

Mexico this month - November 2009

Thirteen years later, Mr. Chávez is still in power, Mr. Urdaneta is still here.

Venezuelan Diaspora Booms Under Chávez Ángel González 2011

Two years later, Urdaneta becomes the first sailor to find the direct return route, thereby establishing the route that will be successfully used by the Manila Galleon for years to come.

Mexico this month - November 2009

Mr. Urdaneta, an energy-shipping specialist, planned for a temporary stop and wouldn't even buy a house.

Venezuelan Diaspora Booms Under Chávez Ángel González 2011

Andrés de Urdaneta sets sail from the Philippine Islands on what eventually becomes recognized as a landmark voyage in sailing history.

Mexico this month - June 2009

Gerardo Urdaneta moved to Houston from Venezuela for a job in 1998, the same year Hugo Chávez was first elected president.

Venezuelan Diaspora Booms Under Chávez Ángel González 2011

AGI The port of Acapulco became increasingly important as from 1565, when Andrés de Urdaneta, an Augustinian friar, discovered the route for the return voyage from the Philippines.

The Pacific route to the Orient 2008