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 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Guatemala | 4 | 4.25 | 0.37% | +20% | 17,915,568 | 79,112 | $82,000 | 362$ |
| Totals | 4 | 17,915,568 | 79,112 | $82,000 | 362$ |
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina's government was marked by recurrent riots due to overcrowding and abuses of authority in prisons.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina's government discussed a new prison project that ultimately failed.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina was ordered to be refunded Q4 million by the state due to a judicial ruling.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina was involved in the corruption network during his government along with Roxana Baldetti.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina fue presidente de Guatemala del 2012 al 2015, y renunció tras casos de corrupción durante su gobierno.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina was the president during which Francisco Javier Ardón Quezada served as viceminister of Culture and Sports.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina's government faced similar accusations regarding the use of social programs for electoral gain.
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Guatemala:
In the government of Otto Pérez M. several properties of the State were transferred, whose status and revenues must be audited.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina is mentioned as a former president who was favored with the return of accounts worth Q4 million.
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Guatemala:
Otto Pérez Molina is a former president of Guatemala who is involved in legal proceedings regarding the return of seized funds.
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