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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El Salvador:
Romeo Vásquez is being investigated for atrocities during the 2009 coup d'état in Honduras.
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Honduras:
Luis Redondo criticó a Romeo Vásquez por actuar con oportunismo.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is mentioned in the context of political and legal issues in Honduras.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is linked to narcotraffickers and was seen in a video with Pedro Aguilar.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez is linked to drug traffickers and appeared in a video with Pedro Aguilar.
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Honduras:
Romeo Vásquez, a retired general, is accused of murder in the case of Isy Obed Murillo.
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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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