Balodis
Balodis is a prominent figure in Latvian agricultural policy, known for his expertise in biosecurity measures and crisis management related to livestock diseases. Recently, he was in the news discussing the potential implementation of vehicle disinfection at the Latvian border in response to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in neighboring countries. He emphasized the importance of maintaining strict biosecurity protocols to protect local farms.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,417 | $34,000 | 26$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 12,439 | $1,380,000 | 673$ |
| Totals | 2 | 27,386,082 | 13,856 | $1,414,000 | 699$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Balodis outlined an alleged version of events leading up to June 27 that provides some explanation and motive.
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Latvia:
Balodis mentioned that foot-and-mouth disease has not spread outside the protection zone set by the European Commission.
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