Juan Méndez
Juan Méndez is a former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, known for his advocacy against torture and human rights abuses. He has spoken out about the systemic nature of torture and the need for accountability within state institutions, particularly in contexts like Mexico, where military involvement in policing raises serious concerns about human rights violations.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 2 | 5.50 | 0.15% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 16,167 | $89,000 | 133$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 4,009 | $38,000 | 21$ |
| Totals | 3 | 17,980,448 | 20,176 | $127,000 | 154$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Paraguay:
Juan Méndez is responsible for the visualization and general direction of the event.
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Dominican Republic:
Juan Méndez is the director of the Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (COE) and provided updates on the tragedy.
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Dominican Republic:
Juan Méndez is the director of the Center for Emergency Operations who provided details about the tragedy and the number of casualties.
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Mexico:
Juan Méndez, former UN special rapporteur on torture, criticized the state's allowance of torture.
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