Rubén Villalba
Rubén Villalba is the secretary of the Miners' Association in Paraguay. He has been a spokesperson for the mining community, arguing that local farmers and indigenous groups lack the scientific knowledge to support their claims of environmental harm from mining. Villalba has sought to downplay the negative impacts of mining activities, comparing the use of toxic materials to household cleaning products when used improperly.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2 | 4.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 93,937 | $1,400,000 | 2,813$ |
| Totals | 2 | 46,754,778 | 93,937 | $1,400,000 | 2,813$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Rubén Villalba is a commander of the Guardia Civil who was mentioned in the context of the investigation.
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Spain:
Rubén Villalba is a commander who has provided unfavorable testimony regarding Leire Díez.
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Spain:
Rubén Villalba is a commander who testified about Leire Díez's alleged offers of payment for information.
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Spain:
Rubén Villalba is a commander who testified about his encounter with Leire Díez.
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Spain:
Rubén Villalba is a commander of the Guardia Civil who is a witness in the case involving Leire Díez.
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Spain:
Rubén Villalba is a commander implicated in the Koldo case and has been cited as a witness.
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Paraguay:
He is a peasant leader linked to the Curuguaty massacre who was detained.
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Paraguay:
Rubén Villalba, president of the Association of Miners, criticized the study for its unilateral results.
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Taiwan:
Ruben Villalba is a miner who mentioned that many families have improved their homes due to mining.
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Uruguay:
Rubén Villalba, the secretary of the Miners' Association, argues that the accusations from yerbateros and indigenous people lack professional and scientific backing.
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