Carlos Alfredo González
GuatemalasoldierMaleb. 19905.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Carlos Alfredo González is a Guatemalan citizen who became the first documented individual from Guatemala to join the Russian armed forces during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He was lured by promises of a lucrative salary and migration benefits, but instead faced dire conditions, including a lack of access to his promised wages and essential documents. His situation highlights the exploitation of vulnerable individuals in conflict zones, as he has not been heard from since September 2024.
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Carlos Alfredo González is reported missing after joining Russian forces fighting in Ukraine.
Guatemalteco desaparecido en el frente ruso fue cabo del Ejército y pidió su baja en el 2010Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-09-25
Guatemala· 2026-09-25
Carlos Alfredo González is the first documented Guatemalan citizen in the Russian armed forces during the invasion of Ukraine.
su esposa cuenta el calvarioPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-09-24
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