Héctor Rogelio Torres

Héctor Rogelio Torres

diplomat Argentina

Héctor Rogelio Torres is a prominent Argentine diplomat and former director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), known for his critical views on government policies. Recently, he garnered media attention after publicly questioning the Argentine government's decision to purchase F-16 fighter jets, suggesting they were outdated and referring to them as 'chatarra' (junk). His remarks, made during a time when the government was showcasing the aircraft, led to a public reprimand from Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, who reminded Torres of his responsibilities as a diplomat. Despite the controversy, Torres clarified that his comments reflected a personal sentiment rather than a formal critique of the government's foreign policy.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
39,785
Power
396$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Argentina 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 45,195,774 39,785 $450,000 396$
Totals 1 45,195,774 39,785 $450,000 396$
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Argentina Argentina: Héctor Rogelio Torres is a former director of the IMF who criticized the purchase of F-16 aircraft on social media. 5

Clarín: Quirno cruzó a un diplomático que debió pedir disculpas por criticar la compra de los aviones F-16