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 | 6 | 4.83 | 0.26% | +30% | 7,132,538 | 24,379 | $38,000 | 130$ |
| Totals | 6 | 7,132,538 | 24,379 | $38,000 | 130$ |
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Recent Mentions
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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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez was the president of the Chamber of Deputies at the time of the coup.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez, the former vice president of Paraguay, was also sanctioned alongside Cartes.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez, the former vice president of Paraguay, was also sanctioned alongside Cartes.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez is the former vice president of Paraguay and an ex-presidential candidate who had to withdraw.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez is also included in the list of individuals sanctioned by the U.S.
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Argentina:
Hugo Velázquez was also sanctioned by the U.S. for corruption-related issues.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez announced that he will run for the presidency of Paraguay in 2028.
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Paraguay:
Hugo Velázquez announced his candidacy for the presidency in 2028 after previously being labeled 'significantly corrupt' by the U.S. government.
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