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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 8,384 | $60,000 | 53$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,449,323 | 8,384 | $60,000 | 53$ |
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Belarus:
A businessman from Mogilev noticed that two tons of lard had gone missing from his warehouse after firing a friend.
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Greece:
He is approached by the accused to collaborate on renting properties to the hospital.
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Unknown:
The deceased was the breadwinner for his family and was due to be married.
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Ecuador:
The businessman from Santa Elena was released after being kidnapped for 20 days.
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