Otto Pérez Molina
Otto Pérez Molina is a former Guatemalan military officer and politician who served as the President of Guatemala from 2012 to 2015. He was known for his hardline stance on crime and security issues, often advocating for increased military involvement in civilian law enforcement. His presidency faced significant controversy, leading to his resignation and subsequent arrest on corruption charges. Pérez Molina's government implemented a controversial security strategy that included military presence in urban areas, which has drawn criticism for its effectiveness and implications for civil rights.
Born on Dec 31, 1950 (74 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guatemala | 2 | 4.00 | 0.16% | +20% | 17,915,568 | 34,398 | $82,000 | 157$ |
| Totals | 2 | 17,915,568 | 34,398 | $82,000 | 157$ |
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina is mentioned as a former president who made agreements with the teachers' union.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina was one of the governments that investors sought help from for security during the project.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina was the president who appointed Corado as minister of Communications.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina was the president of Guatemala when the commission for the bridge was created.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina is a former president who was detained for corruption and accepted charges in the Cooptation of the State case.
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Nicaragua:
Otto Pérez Molina continued the policies of his predecessor, Alvaro Colom, after winning the presidency.
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Venezuela:
Otto Perez Molina continued the policies of his predecessor when he won the presidency.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina is the former president whose estate was involved in a legal case regarding the sale of avocados.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina was the president who imposed a greater presence of security forces on the ground during his administration.
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