Iván Velásquez
Iván Velásquez is Colombia's Minister of Defense, who has been mentioned in the context of ongoing investigations into Diego Marín Buitrago's activities. His role involves addressing national security concerns related to organized crime and potential political infiltration.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 48 | 4.50 | 2.02% | +30% | 50,882,884 | 1,338,008 | $350,000 | 9,204$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 41,795 | $450,000 | 416$ |
| Spain | 2 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 34,153 | $1,400,000 | 1,023$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 4.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 36,155 | $48,000 | 61$ |
| Peru | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,485 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,601 | $108,000 | 47$ |
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,736 | $76,000 | 83$ |
| Totals | 57 | 226,199,053 | 1,474,933 | $2,662,000 | 10,921$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Iván Velásquez is the outgoing Minister of Defense who supported President Gustavo Petro's views on the security situation.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez was replaced by General (r) Pedro Sánchez as Minister of Defense.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez was also present during the thesis defense of Daniel Rojas Medellín.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez explained the methodology behind the homicide statistics to support President Petro.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez left the Ministry of Defense.
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Venezuela:
Iván Velásquez is described as the best minister of Petro's government, fulfilling the chavista script for the destruction of national security.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez is the outgoing Minister of Defense who is mentioned in connection with the alleged scandal.
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Venezuela:
Iván Velásquez was the Minister of Defense who left his position after the cabinet reshuffle triggered by Benedetti's appointment.
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Panama:
Iván Velásquez is the Minister of Defense who left his position following the controversy surrounding Benedetti's appointment.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez is the outgoing Minister of Defense participating in the high-level meeting.
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