Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro is a prominent American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas's 20th congressional district since 2013. As a member of the Democratic Party, he has been an advocate for various progressive causes, including immigration reform, healthcare access, and education. Castro is known for his leadership roles within the House Foreign Affairs Committee, particularly focusing on issues related to the Western Hemisphere. He is also recognized for his twin brother, Julian Castro, who served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama. Recently, Castro was in the news for urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to send a high-level U.S. delegation to the CARICOM summit amidst concerns over China's growing influence in the region.
Born on Sep 16, 1974 (51 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 289,085 | $21,000,000 | 18,341$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 302,592 | $280,000 | 384$ |
| Totals | 2 | 551,894,982 | 591,677 | $21,280,000 | 18,725$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Joaquin Castro expressed hope for a full slate of strong candidates in the upcoming elections.
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Pakistan:
Joaquín Castro stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the U.S. was pushed into war by Israel.
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United States:
US Rep. Joaquin Castro criticized the deportation of a sick baby and his family by immigration authorities.
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Mexico:
Congressman Joaquín Castro stated that there was no prior notice or justified explanation for the closure.
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United States:
Rep. Joaquin Castro posted on social media that he picked up Liam Ramos's family and escorted them back to Minnesota.
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Ecuador:
Joaquín Castro represents the district in Texas where the detention center is located and visited it to check on Liam's conditions.
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United Kingdom:
Joaquin Castro is a Democratic member of Congress who escorted Liam and his father back to Minnesota.
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United States:
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro reported on the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
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Guatemala:
Joaquín Castro is a Democratic politician from Texas who informed the public about Liam's release.
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United States:
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro reported on the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
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