Manuel Zelaya
Manuel Zelaya is a Honduran politician who served as the President of Honduras from 2006 until his ousting in a coup d'état in 2009. A member of the Liberal Party, he is known for his leftist policies and efforts to increase social spending and improve education and healthcare. His presidency was marked by controversy, particularly regarding his attempts to extend presidential term limits, which ultimately led to his removal from office. Following the coup, Zelaya became a prominent figure in Honduran politics and has remained active in advocating for social justice and democratic reforms.
Born on Sep 20, 1952 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 9 | 5.67 | 0.56% | +30% | 9,904,608 | 72,518 | $25,000 | 183$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 23,586 | $26,000 | 95$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Totals | 11 | 25,045,431 | 102,173 | $751,000 | 769$ |
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Honduras:
Manuel Zelaya is the husband of Xiomara Castro and was an advisor during the events surrounding the coup.
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Honduras:
Manuel Zelaya is a former president of Honduras and currently advises his wife, Xiomara Castro.
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Honduras:
Manuel Zelaya was the president who appointed Rixi Moncada as Secretary of Labor and Social Security.
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El Salvador:
Manuel Zelaya was the constitutional president of Honduras who was overthrown in a coup in 2009.
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Switzerland:
Manuel Zelaya was investigated for connections to drug cartels during his presidency.
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Honduras:
Manuel Zelaya participated in the humanitarian actions for the transfer of Venezuelan migrants.
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Honduras:
Manuel Zelaya is the former president and brother of Carlos Zelaya, mentioned in a drug trafficking context.
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Honduras:
Manuel Zelaya is the former president of Honduras designated by Xiomara Castro to address extradition issues.
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Honduras:
Manuel Zelaya was designated by President Xiomara Castro to discuss the extradition topic.
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Honduras:
Manuel Zelaya is Marcio Sierra's best political friend and mentor.
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