Unnamed Businessman
The unnamed businessman from Santa Elena was recently in the news after being kidnapped by members of the organized crime group Los Lagartos. He was taken on May 5, 2025, and held for 20 days, during which his captors demanded a ransom of $1 million for his release. Following a tense police operation that involved multiple confrontations, the businessman was ultimately freed on May 25, 2025, in the Puerto Cayo area, while seven kidnappers were killed in the process, and a police officer lost his life.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 11,661 | $108,000 | 71$ |
| Totals | 1 | 17,643,060 | 11,661 | $108,000 | 71$ |
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The businessman from Santa Elena was released after being kidnapped for 20 days.
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