Julio César Avilés
General Julio César Avilés is a prominent military figure in Nicaragua, known for his longstanding role as the Commander in Chief of the Nicaraguan Army. Under the regime of President Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo, Avilés has maintained his position since 2015 and was recently ratified for an extended term until 2031, a move seen by critics as solidifying the military's alignment with the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship. His leadership has been characterized by significant controversy, particularly regarding allegations of his involvement in the violent repression of protests in 2018 and the military's transformation into a tool for political control. Avilés's tenure reflects the complexities of military-political dynamics in Nicaragua, where loyalty to the ruling regime has overshadowed traditional military professionalism.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 10 | 3.40 | 1.96% | +10% | 6,624,554 | 142,603 | $14,000 | 301$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,178 | $62,000 | 39$ |
| Algeria | 1 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 43,851,044 | 48,082 | $170,000 | 186$ |
| Spain | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Totals | 13 | 102,324,494 | 210,939 | $1,646,000 | 1,037$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés is the head of the army who swore loyalty to the new constitution designed for the Ortega-Murillo regime.
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Spain:
Julio César Avilés is identified as the commander in chief of the Army involved in the repression.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés ordered military participation in the repression of protests.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés was confirmed to continue as the head of the Army until 2031.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés, the commander in chief of the Army, ordered military participation in the repression of protests.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés was crowned for another six-year term as the commander in chief of the Nicaraguan Army.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés is the general of the Nicaraguan Army who was sworn in for another six years.
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Nicaragua:
General Julio César Avilés is referred to as the 'guardian' of the Ortega Murillo dictatorship.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés, the head of the army, claims that the new equipment is essential for maintaining security and combating drug trafficking.
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Algeria:
Julio Cesar Aviles was inaugurated as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Nicaragua.
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