Carlos Castaño
Carlos Castaño was a prominent figure in Colombia's paramilitary movement, known for being a co-founder of the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (AUC). His leadership was marked by significant violence during Colombia's armed conflict, and he was involved in numerous human rights violations. Castaño's activities and his eventual assassination in 2004 have made him a controversial figure in Colombia's history of conflict and peace efforts.
Born on Feb 07, 1965 (60 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 3.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 60,901 | $350,000 | 419$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,697 | $25,000 | 17$ |
| Panama | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,322 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Totals | 4 | 65,102,260 | 70,920 | $451,000 | 495$ |
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Recent Mentions
Panama:
Carlos Castaño was the leader of the AUC who insinuated that Chiquita Brands' personnel and properties could suffer damage if they did not pay.
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Colombia:
Carlos Castaño is referenced as a former bodyguard for whom Indalecio José Sánchez worked.
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Honduras:
Carlos Castaño is referred to as the deceased leader associated with Daniel Goyeneche.
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Colombia:
Carlos Castaño was the deceased leader of the AUC and a key figure in the paramilitary organization.
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United Kingdom:
Carlos Castaño admitted to training the hitman 'Yerry' and planning the crime against Carlos Pizarro.
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Colombia:
Carlos Castaño is referenced in relation to his confessions about Álvaro Leyva's past actions against a president.
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Colombia:
Carlos Castaño was one of the most feared paramilitary leaders in Colombia's history and co-founder of the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (AUC).
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Colombia:
Carlos Castaño was a co-founder of the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (AUC) and was involved in a violent relationship with his ex-girlfriend.
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Colombia:
Carlos Castaño is mentioned as a significant figure in the paramilitary context of the trial.
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Colombia:
Carlos Castaño negotiated the purchase of 11,000 Bulgarian rifles for paramilitaries.
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