Vladimir Padrino
Vladimir Padrino is a Venezuelan military officer and politician who has served as the Minister of Defense since 2014. He has been a key figure in maintaining the military's loyalty to Nicolás Maduro's government amid ongoing political challenges. Padrino was recently highlighted in the news for his participation in Maduro's newly formed commission aimed at drafting a constitutional reform project.
Born on Aug 30, 1963 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 2 | 6.00 | 0.63% | +20% | 6,486,201 | 48,799 | $26,000 | 196$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,598 | $62,000 | 56$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,092 | $1,400,000 | 1,290$ |
| Panama | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,090 | $76,000 | 72$ |
| Totals | 5 | 62,649,865 | 100,579 | $1,564,000 | 1,614$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Panama:
Padrino is part of the Venezuelan military leadership linked to the narcotrafficking activities.
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Spain:
Vladimir Padrino showed military maneuvers in a video, emphasizing readiness to defend Venezuela's airspace.
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El Salvador:
Vladimir Padrino congratulated the entire component of the Military Aviation.
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Costa Rica:
The Venezuelan Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino, denounced that the United States 'disposes its weapons for war'.
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El Salvador:
Vladimir Padrino warns that peace in the Caribbean is being threatened by U.S. actions.
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El Salvador:
Vladimir Padrino expressed that peace in the Caribbean is being threatened.
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Brazil:
Vladimir Padrino reported that 200,000 troops participated in military exercises in response to perceived threats from the United States.
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Romania:
Vladimir Padrino stated that any aggression would receive a response of national unity.
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Guyana:
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino stated that they are ready and do not want war.
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Paraguay:
Vladimir Padrino reported that 200,000 troops participated in military exercises to respond to U.S. threats.
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