Marco Antonio Villeda

Marco Antonio Villeda

politician Guatemala

Marco Antonio Villeda is a Guatemalan lawyer and former judge known for his work in asset forfeiture, having confiscated ill-gotten fortunes from ex-officials, former presidents, and drug traffickers over a decade. Recently appointed as Minister of Gobernación, he faces significant challenges related to public security and prison reform in Guatemala, particularly following a scandal involving the escape of gang members. His legal background and understanding of criminal financial networks position him to tackle the deep-rooted issues within the penitentiary system and address the alarming rise in criminal activities.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
847,897
Power
4,878$
Sentiment
6.85
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 25 6.68 2.30% +40% 17,915,568 576,858 $82,000 2,640$
Honduras 2 7.00 0.20% +10% 9,904,608 21,617 $25,000 55$
Paraguay 2 7.00 0.18% +10% 7,132,538 14,188 $38,000 76$
Mexico 1 7.00 0.15% +0% 128,932,753 191,011 $1,200,000 1,778$
Panama 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 4,314,768 4,101 $76,000 72$
Kazakhstan 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 18,776,707 16,946 $180,000 162$
El Salvador 1 5.00 0.35% +0% 6,486,201 22,444 $26,000 90$
Guyana 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 786,552 731 $6,000 6$
Totals 34 194,249,695 847,896 $1,633,000 4,879$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda explained that they are working with telecommunications companies to completely block signals in prisons. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Gobierno alerta sobre uso de Internet satelital Starlink dentro de prisiones en Guatemala

Guatemala Guatemala: Minister of Governance Marco Antonio Villeda provided details about the results of the combined operations of the PNC and the Army. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: 8 días de ataques contra agentes de la PNC, motines, patrullajes y requisas

Guatemala Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda's coordinated actions as the new Minister of Governance have been successful in addressing the crisis. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Estado de sitio posibilita el fin de esta grave crisis

Guatemala Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda, the Minister of Governance, stated that two prisons will be built this year to reduce overcrowding in the national penitentiary system. 8

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Ejecutivo retoma plan para recuperar el Sistema Penitenciario ante sobrepoblación de reos en cárceles

Guatemala Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda emphasized that Guatemala must face the prison crisis with its own actions. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: analistas desmienten rumores y urgen resolver crisis carcelaria desde Guatemala