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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 10,015 | $25,000 | 25$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,205 | $54,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 3 | 344,380,989 | 169,280 | $21,079,000 | 9,976$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Rep. Joaquin Castro said Crockett should run for Senate if that’s where her heart is.
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Uruguay:
Joaquín Castro suffered several wounds and different ailments but was discharged.
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Honduras:
Joaquín Castro is a Democratic congressman from Texas who questioned the hearing.
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United Kingdom:
Joaquin Castro criticized President Trump's actions regarding US military operations in the Caribbean.
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United States:
Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas argued that no president should use taxpayer money for political displays.
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Pakistan:
Joaquin Castro is a Democrat cosponsor of the Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act.
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Canada:
U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro speaks to protesters gathered in the rotunda outside the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol.
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United States:
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro was listening during the news conference about Texas redistricting efforts.
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United States:
Representative Joaquin Castro is one of the lawmakers seeking answers from US security firms involved in Gaza.
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United States:
Dem. Rep. Joaquin Castro told CNN that climate change is obviously a part of the floods happening more often.
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