Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra, a prominent emerald dealer in Colombia, was recently shot and killed by a sniper in a high-end residential area of Bogotá. At the age of 62, he was the heir to the legacy of Víctor Carranza Niño, known as the 'zar de las esmeraldas.' Sánchez faced several legal issues, including charges related to narcotrafficking and gem commercialization, which have drawn the attention of the DEA following his murder.
Born on Apr 06, 1961 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 8 | 5.00 | 0.43% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 241,255 | $350,000 | 1,659$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 9,355 | $108,000 | 57$ |
| Totals | 9 | 68,525,944 | 250,610 | $458,000 | 1,716$ |
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Colombia:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra was a powerful emerald dealer who was murdered by a sniper.
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Colombia:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra was authorized a large security detail before his assassination.
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Colombia:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra was assassinated by a sniper in northern Bogotá.
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Colombia:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra was a powerful emerald dealer who was assassinated in Bogotá.
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Colombia:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra was a partner of Aguilar and an heir to Carranza's power.
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Colombia:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra was part of the board of directors of Esmeraldas Santa Rosa S.A.S.
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Colombia:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra, known as the 'zar de las esmeraldas', survived a previous assassination attempt and spoke about the threats against him and other leaders in the emerald region.
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Ecuador:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez was killed by a sniper in Bogotá.
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Colombia:
Jesús Hernando Sánchez Sierra was assassinated by a sniper in Bogotá.
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