Julio César Avilés Castillo
The head of the Nicaraguan Army, Julio César Avilés Castillo has been implicated in supplying weapons to paramilitary groups that engaged in repressive actions against protesters during the 2018 unrest in Nicaragua. He was sanctioned by the U.S. State Department in May 2020 for his role in these acts of repression.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 2 | 4.50 | 0.39% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 25,928 | $14,000 | 55$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,187 | $25,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 3 | 16,529,162 | 32,115 | $39,000 | 71$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Honduras:
General Avilés Castillo was ratified in his position by the President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés Castillo is the General of the Army of Nicaragua and has been in the position since February 2010.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés is accused of providing arms to paramilitary groups involved in repression against protesters.
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