Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva
Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva, aged 44, is a Venezuelan military pilot who was recently identified by former U.S. government official Marshall S. Billingslea as one of the pilots involved in an incident where Venezuelan F-16 aircraft flew dangerously close to a U.S. Navy destroyer in international waters. This event has raised tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 2 | 4.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 50,107 | $48,000 | 85$ |
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,611 | $76,000 | 64$ |
| Totals | 3 | 32,750,711 | 53,718 | $124,000 | 149$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Venezuela:
Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva is identified as one of the pilots of Venezuelan F-16s involved in a provocative maneuver.
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Panama:
Pilots Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva and Alfredo Tanzella Rangel followed orders in what is known as a 'false flag' operation.
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Venezuela:
Cruz Alfredo Esteves Silva was identified as one of the pilots who allegedly threatened the U.S. destroyer.
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