Armando Vargas
Armando Vargas is a security expert based in Mexico City, associated with the think tank México Evalúa. He has been vocal about the challenges posed by criminal organizations in Mexico, particularly regarding the increasing violence and territorial control exerted by gangs. His analyses often highlight the failure of previous administrations to effectively combat organized crime and the complexities involved in the relationship between local governments, law enforcement, and these criminal groups.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 115,635 | $1,200,000 | 1,076$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 20,752 | $350,000 | 143$ |
| Totals | 2 | 179,815,637 | 136,387 | $1,550,000 | 1,219$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Armando Vargas is the coordinator of the Security Program of Mexico Evalúa, discussing the risks of organized crime in judicial elections.
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Mexico:
Armando Vargas, coordinator of the Security Program of Mexico Evalúa, discussed the high risks of crime interference in judicial elections.
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Switzerland:
Armando Vargas highlights the implications of El Mayo's arrest for US-Mexico relations.
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Switzerland:
Armando Vargas is a security expert who commented on the challenges posed by criminal groups to President Sheinbaum.
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