Iván Velásquez Gómez
Iván Velásquez Gómez is a Colombian politician and lawyer, currently serving as the Minister of Defense in President Gustavo Petro's administration. Known for his commitment to transparency and accountability, Velásquez has been involved in various reforms aimed at combating corruption within the government and security forces. Recently, he has been in the news due to allegations of espionage against him and his family, linked to investigations surrounding Diego Marín Buitrago, the alleged 'zar del contrabando.'
Born on Jan 01, 1955 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 5 | 3.00 | 0.46% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 82,942 | $82,000 | 380$ |
| Colombia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 72,226 | $350,000 | 497$ |
| Totals | 7 | 68,798,452 | 155,168 | $432,000 | 877$ |
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Guatemala:
Iván Velásquez Gómez was accused of participating in a criminal structure within the Public Ministry.
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Guatemala:
Iván Velásquez Gómez is the former head of the Cicig and is mentioned in connection with alleged crimes in the Odebrecht case.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez Gómez is a former defense minister and designated ambassador of Colombia to the Vatican.
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Guatemala:
Iván Velásquez Gómez is the Colombian ambassador and former commissioner of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala.
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Guatemala:
Iván Velásquez Gómez is accused of leading a supposed criminal network linked to illegal agreements with the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez is the Colombian ambassador to the Vatican and was previously the head of the Cicig.
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Guatemala:
Iván Velásquez Gómez is the former head of the Cicig and current ambassador of Colombia to the Vatican, who is being sought for alleged involvement in the Odebrecht case.
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Guatemala:
Iván Velásquez Gómez is mentioned as the leader of a criminal structure involved in one of the largest corruption cases in Guatemala's history.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez is the former Minister of Defense who has been appointed as Colombia's ambassador to the Vatican.
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Colombia:
Iván Velásquez Gómez, the outgoing Minister of Defense, reported the death of Oliverio Isaza Gómez.
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