Iris Varela
Iris Varela is a Venezuelan politician who served as the Minister of Penitentiary Affairs under President Nicolás Maduro. She is known for her controversial policies regarding the prison system in Venezuela, including allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. Varela has been criticized for allowing privileges in prisons, such as access to cell phones and leisure activities, which have raised concerns about the conditions of inmates and the influence of criminal gangs within the system. She has been in the news recently for her role in the ongoing issues related to crime and governance in Venezuela.
Born on Feb 24, 1969 (56 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 2 | 3.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 31,438 | $48,000 | 53$ |
| Totals | 2 | 28,435,943 | 31,438 | $48,000 | 53$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Venezuela:
Iris Varela was mentioned as a collaborator of Chávez, representing the political elite of his regime.
4
Venezuela:
Iris Varela is noted for allowing leniencies in prisons that facilitated criminal activities.
3