Juan Carlos Buitrago
General (r) Juan Carlos Buitrago is a retired Colombian military officer known for his principled stance regarding his career in service. He gained recent attention after declining an offer from President Gustavo Petro to lead the Colombian National Police, citing significant disagreements with the current government. Buitrago emphasized his commitment to maintaining his dignity and principles, preferring to contribute to society from the academic and private sectors rather than engaging in politics.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 3 | 4.67 | 0.16% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 82,025 | $350,000 | 564$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,441 | $82,000 | 57$ |
| Totals | 4 | 68,798,452 | 94,466 | $432,000 | 621$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Colombia:
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a retired general who commented on the attacker's lack of a clear escape plan.
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Colombia:
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a retired general who commented on the need for better security for candidates.
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Colombia:
General (r) Juan Carlos Buitrago attributes the situation to poor governance and highlights Colombia's issues with cocaine production and organized crime.
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Guatemala:
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a Colombian expert in security and customs intelligence who has worked on a study about smuggling in Guatemala.
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Colombia:
General (r) Juan Carlos Buitrago stated that the military offensive was reactivated with the arrival of the new Minister of Defense.
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Colombia:
Juan Carlos Buitrago has defended Yorguin Malgón against accusations made by Uscátegui.
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Colombia:
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a colonel who attempted to capture Diego Marín.
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Colombia:
Juan Carlos Buitrago has made serious allegations regarding his removal from the police due to his fight against contraband.
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Colombia:
Juan Carlos Buitrago discussed the intelligence investigations related to the corruption scandal involving Diego Marín.
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Colombia:
Juan Carlos Buitrago is a former director of the Polfa who pursued the smuggling network.
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