Byron Lima
Byron Lima was a Guatemalan army captain known for his prominent role in the fight against organized crime. He gained notoriety for his leadership in operations against various criminal groups but was also a polarizing figure due to allegations of human rights abuses. His murder in 2016 inside a prison, where he was serving time for corruption, shocked the nation and raised questions about the safety and integrity of the prison system in Guatemala.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 16,791 | $82,000 | 77$ |
| Totals | 1 | 17,915,568 | 16,791 | $82,000 | 77$ |
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima's influence is noted as a factor in the ongoing control of prisons by inmates.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was a captain in the army convicted for the murder of Monsignor Juan Gerardi.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was mentioned as a victim in the context of Édgar Rolando Contreras Velásquez's criminal activities.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was murdered, leading to charges against María Marta Castañeda Torres.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was a captain whose murder is central to the investigations involving several individuals mentioned.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was convicted for the murder of Bishop Gerardi and later killed in prison.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was convicted in the case of Bishop Gerardi's murder and was killed in a direct attack in 2016.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was the captain whose murder was allegedly committed by Maher Moisés Montenegro Cardona.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was killed by Maher Moisés Montenegro Cardona, who was awaiting trial for the murder.
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Guatemala:
Byron Lima was a captain whose death was allegedly linked to Maher Moisés Montenegro Cardona.
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