Hugo Velázquez
Hugo Velázquez is a prominent Paraguayan politician who served as the Vice President of Paraguay from 2018 to 2023. A member of the Colorado Party, he has held various political positions throughout his career, including serving as a senator and as the president of the Chamber of Deputies. Velázquez has been involved in significant political discussions and controversies, particularly regarding issues of governance and political financing. Recently, he was mentioned in relation to allegations of corruption and a scandal involving the late legislator Eulalio 'Lalo' Gomes, highlighting the complexities of political dynamics and accountability in Paraguay.
Born on Jul 01, 1970 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Paraguay | 5 | 3.80 | 0.26% | +30% | 7,132,538 | 24,286 | $38,000 | 129$ |
| Totals | 5 | 7,132,538 | 24,286 | $38,000 | 129$ |
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Recent Mentions
Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez criticizes the Hambre Cero program harshly.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez criticized the Hambre Cero program and expressed his dissent within the Partido Colorado.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez is mentioned as significantly corrupt by the United States and has allied with Enrique Wegener to form an opposition force.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez submitted an 'indefinable' resignation from the leadership of Guaraní.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez, the former vice president of Paraguay, announced his resignation from the leadership of the Guaraní club and stated that his potential candidacy for the presidency depends on resolving his issues with the U.S. government.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez resigned from his candidacy after being labeled as 'significantly corrupt' by the U.S. government.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez was labeled 'significantly corrupt' by the U.S. government, impacting his presidential campaign.
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Paraguay:
Marc Ostfield's tenure saw the U.S. government declare former vice president Hugo Velázquez significantly corrupt.
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Paraguay:
Commissar Hugo Velázquez referred to the detention of Junior Alejandro Escurra in connection with a homicide case.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez was the president of the Chamber of Deputies at the time.
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