Rodríguez Zapatero
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is a Spanish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), he is known for implementing progressive social policies, including the legalization of same-sex marriage and significant reforms in education and labor. His tenure was marked by challenges such as the economic crisis of 2008 and the rise of separatist movements in regions like Catalonia. Recently, he has been in the news for his controversial support for the Venezuelan regime during a period of political turmoil, as noted in discussions about his 2006 visit to Venezuela, where he was perceived as prioritizing business interests over democratic values.
Born on Mar 04, 1960 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,132 | $1,400,000 | 1,082$ |
| Totals | 2 | 75,190,721 | 61,186 | $1,448,000 | 1,124$ |
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Recent Mentions
Spain:
Rodríguez Zapatero's government approved the fourth pillar of welfare, which focuses on care for dependent citizens.
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Venezuela:
Rodríguez Zapatero is mentioned as someone who has helped Maduro escape previous crises.
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Uruguay:
Rodríguez Zapatero justified eluding any opinion on the fraud by claiming he did not want to break the 'trust' he has built with the chavista dictatorship.
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Venezuela:
Rodríguez Zapatero is described as a clear accomplice of Maduro.
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Venezuela:
Rodríguez Zapatero is a former Spanish Prime Minister criticized for his dealings with the Venezuelan regime.
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