Midence Oquelí Martínez Turcios
Midence Oquelí Martínez Turcios is a former Honduran congressman facing sentencing in the United States for his involvement with the violent drug cartel Los Cachiros. Accused of leveraging his military background and political position to facilitate drug trafficking operations, he allegedly led armed convoys transporting cocaine from clandestine airstrips in Honduras to the U.S. border. The U.S. District Attorney's office has recommended a minimum sentence of 30 years, citing his choice to align with major narcotics traffickers instead of serving his constituents.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Honduras | 1 | 1.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 9,924 | $25,000 | 25$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,904,608 | 9,924 | $25,000 | 25$ |
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Honduras:
Midence Oquelí Martínez Turcios was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison for drug trafficking and corruption-related crimes.
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Honduras:
He is accused of integrating and operating with the criminal organization Los Cachiros, one of the most violent and powerful cartels in Central America.
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