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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 8 | 4.25 | 0.47% | +20% | 9,904,608 | 56,196 | $25,000 | 142$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,521 | $1,400,000 | 764$ |
| Totals | 9 | 56,659,386 | 81,717 | $1,425,000 | 906$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez defends himself against accusations regarding a prophetic check.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is linked to 'narcovideos' that show him in a conversation with Rivera Maradiaga.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is mentioned in relation to alleged narcovideos discussing money and politics.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is mentioned in relation to a police raid where evidence was found at his residence.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez made a strong accusation regarding a meeting involving Manuel Zelaya and Joaquín Guzmán.
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Spain:
Romeo Vásquez was a soldier involved in the assassination of dictator Carlos Castillo Armas.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is mentioned in relation to a police raid at his home.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is mentioned as receiving money from narcos according to the Public Ministry.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez requests to use a reward to return capital to partners of Koriun.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez responds to the vice chancellor.
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