Manuel Baldizón
Manuel Baldizón is a Guatemalan politician known for his controversial role in the political landscape of the country. He was a prominent figure in the Patriotic Party and served as a congressman for several terms. Baldizón gained notoriety for his attempts to recruit other legislators to strengthen his political position, a practice referred to as transfuguismo. His political career has been marked by accusations of corruption and legal troubles, which have significantly impacted his reputation and influence.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guatemala | 4 | 4.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 49,765 | $82,000 | 228$ |
| Totals | 4 | 17,915,568 | 49,765 | $82,000 | 228$ |
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Guatemala:
Manuel Baldizón had the accusations against him dismissed by a tribunal.
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Guatemala:
Manuel Baldizón was a presidential candidate before being arrested in the United States.
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Guatemala:
Manuel Baldizón was implicated in the investigation regarding the Odebrecht scandal.
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Guatemala:
Manuel Baldizón was involved in the Odebrecht case and was accused of using bribery money for his electoral campaign.
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Guatemala:
Manuel Baldizón returned to Guatemala in 2022 after serving a sentence for money laundering related to organized crime.
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Guatemala:
Manuel Baldizón is mentioned as a political figure related to Esduin Javier Javier during the 2023 elections.
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Colombia:
Manuel Baldizón is referenced as a former minister and presidential candidate under investigation for corruption.
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Guatemala:
Manuel Baldizón is a politician involved in the voting process.
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Guatemala:
Manuel Baldizón was used as an example of a politician who recruited deputies to strengthen his bench.
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