Romeo Vásquez
Romeo Vásquez is a former general of the Honduran Army who played a controversial role in the political history of Honduras by executing a judicial order to oust President Manuel 'Mel' Zelaya in 2009. Despite being hailed as a hero by many supporters of democracy, he has faced accusations of being a coup leader and has been under house arrest, with his visa to the United States still revoked since the Obama administration.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Honduras | 4 | 3.50 | 0.20% | +20% | 9,904,608 | 24,207 | $25,000 | 61$ |
| Totals | 4 | 9,904,608 | 24,207 | $25,000 | 61$ |
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is mentioned in relation to increased rewards for his capture.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is mentioned in relation to a reward for information about his whereabouts.
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Honduras:
He is accused of murder and attempted murder.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is a retired general of the Armed Forces of Honduras who is currently a fugitive from justice.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is officially a fugitive from Honduran justice and is among the ten most wanted by Interpol.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez makes an urgent call to the international community regarding what he considers an attack on his rights.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez expressed affection towards 'Mel' before the coup d'état.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is a former chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who is also accused of murder related to the 2009 coup against President Manuel Zelaya.
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Nicaragua:
Romeo Vásquez is a retired general who was ordered to expel Manuel Zelaya from the country in 2009.
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Venezuela:
Romeo Vásquez is a former general who was involved in the expulsion of Manuel Zelaya in 2009.
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