Larry Hugo

Larry Hugo

fisherman Philippines

Larry Hugo is a fisherman who has lived on the Philippines-controlled island of Pagasa for 16 years, where he has become a vocal advocate against increasing Chinese control in the South China Sea. He gained attention after documenting the harassment he and other fishermen face from Chinese coastguard ships, including a notable incident where his small boat was nearly rammed, which turned him into a minor celebrity and highlighted the ongoing territorial disputes in the region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,985
Power
922$
Sentiment
6.86
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Uruguay 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 3,473,730 1,872 $54,000 29$
Bolivia 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 11,673,021 6,186 $40,000 21$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
Totals 3 83,032,762 29,985 $2,794,000 922$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Bolivia Bolivia: Larry Hugo has been living on the island for 16 years and has documented the growing Chinese control over the area. 6

El Deber: Pagasa, la pequeña isla que se enfrenta a las ambiciones de Pekín de dominar el mar de China Meridional

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Fisherman Larry Hugo has lived on the island for 16 years, and has chronicled the increasing Chinese control of the area. 7

BBC: A Philippines island defying Beijing in the South China Sea