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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 2 | 3.00 | 0.35% | +0% | 786,552 | 2,741 | $6,000 | 21$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 3.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 29,802 | $108,000 | 182$ |
| Totals | 3 | 18,429,612 | 32,543 | $114,000 | 203$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Vladimir Padrino is the Defence Minister of Venezuela who controls the army.
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Guyana:
Vladimir Padrino is the Defense Minister of Venezuela and a longtime member of the United Socialist Party.
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Ecuador:
Vladimir Padrino was named as the Minister of Defense in the early years of Nicolás Maduro's government.
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Uruguay:
Vladimir Padrino is the Venezuelan Minister of Defense who acknowledged the presence of the ELN in Venezuela.
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Argentina:
Vladimir Padrino stated that the amnesty should be seen as a sign of political maturity and strength.
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Portugal:
Vladimir Padrino defended the amnesty law as a sign of political maturity and strength.
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Guyana:
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino met with the U.S. military delegation.
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Vietnam:
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino was part of the discussions with the U.S. military delegation.
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Costa Rica:
Vladimir Padrino is mentioned as the Minister of Defense and is associated with the sinister elements of the regime.
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Colombia:
Vladimir Padrino coordinated military operations against the ELN with the Colombian government.
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