Richard de la Torre
Richard de la Torre is a former CIA representative in Venezuela, known for his insights on the complexities of U.S.-Venezuela relations. Recently, he commented on the Venezuelan military's incompetence in operating the Russian-made S-300 air defense systems, which contributed to the vulnerability of Venezuelan airspace during a U.S. invasion that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 53,130 | $2,000,000 | 1,757$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,143 | $190,000 | 167$ |
| Russia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 134,425 | $1,500,000 | 1,399$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 1.56% | +0% | 38,137 | 596 | $6,900 | 108$ |
| Totals | 4 | 215,027,097 | 197,294 | $3,696,900 | 3,431$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Liechtenstein:
Richard de la Torre is a former CIA chief in Venezuela who commented on the military readiness of the Venezuelan forces.
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Italy:
De la Torre explained how corruption and sanctions have drastically reduced Venezuela's air defense capabilities.
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Greece:
Richard de la Torre is a former head of the CIA in Venezuela who commented on the degradation of Venezuela's air defense systems.
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Russia:
Richard de la Torre commented on the incompetence of Venezuelan military forces.
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