Abdalá Bucaram
Abdalá Bucaram is a former Ecuadorian politician who served as President from 1996 until his ousting in 1997. Known for his populist style and controversial governance, his presidency was marked by political instability and public discontent, ultimately leading to his removal by Congress. Bucaram remains a polarizing figure in Ecuadorian politics, known for his flamboyant personality and contentious political maneuvers.
Born on Feb 22, 1952 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 13,376 | $108,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 1 | 17,643,060 | 13,376 | $108,000 | 82$ |
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Ecuador:
Abdalá Bucaram was removed from the presidency under the claim of 'permanent mental incapacity' nearly three decades ago.
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Ecuador:
Abdalá Bucaram was declared mentally unfit to govern by the National Congress in 1997.
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Argentina:
Abdalá Bucaram, who was president for only a semester, faced many corruption charges but obtained political asylum in Panama.
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Ecuador:
Abdalá Bucaram reacted to the statement made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the CIA's involvement in the assassination of Jaime Roldós.
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Ecuador:
Abdalá Bucaram was the former president who was removed from office, affecting Rosalía Arteaga's term.
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Ecuador:
Abdalá Bucaram was the winner of the 1996 elections.
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Ecuador:
Abdalá Bucaram was the second most voted candidate in the 1988 elections.
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Ecuador:
Abdalá Bucaram is mentioned as a past populist leader in the province.
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Ecuador:
Abdalá Bucaram was one of the three presidents whose removal Alfredo Serrano voted for during his legislative periods.
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