José Vicente Rangel
José Vicente Rangel was a prominent Venezuelan politician, lawyer, and journalist, known for his role as the Minister of Information and Communication under President Hugo Chávez. Rangel was influential in shaping the media landscape in Venezuela, advocating for the government's control over mass communication to align with the Chávez administration's policies. He was a key architect of strategies to limit press freedoms and suppress dissenting voices, reflecting the broader trends of authoritarianism and censorship in the country.
Born on Feb 10, 1929 (96 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,265 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Totals | 1 | 28,435,943 | 17,265 | $48,000 | 29$ |
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Venezuela:
José Vicente Rangel was a prominent minister who criticized the opposition's mobilizations during the early 2000s.
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Venezuela:
José Vicente Rangel was the vice president of Venezuela who marked the strategy for the government's response to the referendum process.
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Venezuela:
José Vicente Rangel was appointed as Minister of Defense, which caused discontent among the military.
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Venezuela:
José Vicente Rangel and his disciple Jorge Rodríguez elaborated a plan to subjugate the media.
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