Luis Bárcenas
Luis Bárcenas is a Spanish politician and former treasurer of the People's Party (PP). He gained notoriety for his involvement in various corruption scandals, particularly the Gürtel case, which implicated high-ranking members of the PP in extensive financial misconduct. Bárcenas has been a controversial figure in Spanish politics, accused of managing slush funds and illicit financial activities during his tenure. His revelations about the party's finances and political donations have significantly impacted public trust in the PP and the political landscape in Spain.
Born on Aug 21, 1965 (59 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6 | 4.50 | 0.33% | +30% | 46,754,778 | 199,065 | $1,400,000 | 5,961$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,881 | $54,000 | 29$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,265 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Totals | 8 | 78,664,451 | 218,211 | $1,502,000 | 6,019$ |
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Spain:
Luis Bárcenas is the former treasurer of the PP whose illegal financing evidence was targeted in the Operation Kitchen.
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Spain:
Luis Bárcenas is a former treasurer of the Popular Party involved in various corruption scandals.
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Venezuela:
Luis Bárcenas described the taxes as merely a lifeline for the government.
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Spain:
Luis Bárcenas is mentioned as a key figure in the Operation Kitchen scandal that involved Francisco Martínez.
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Uruguay:
Luis Bárcenas was the former treasurer of the PP who was spied on during the Kitchen operation.
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Spain:
Luis Bárcenas was the treasurer of the PP who was spied on during the Operation Kitchen.
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Spain:
Luis Bárcenas is the former treasurer of the Popular Party who was targeted in the Operation Kitchen.
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Spain:
Luis Bárcenas is mentioned in relation to a past financial scandal involving the PP.
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Spain:
Luis Bárcenas is a former treasurer of the PP who was convicted in a corruption case.
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Spain:
Luis Bárcenas was the former treasurer of the PP and was convicted for his role in the Gürtel corruption case.
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