Xavier Vendrell
Xavier Vendrell is a Catalan political strategist who became embroiled in controversy when it was revealed that he received a substantial sum of money from a notorious Colombian smuggler known as 'Papá Pitufo' during the 2022 presidential campaign of Gustavo Petro. Vendrell, who obtained Colombian citizenship and a position within Petro's government, was accused of attempting to infiltrate the campaign with illicit funds. Following the allegations, President Petro ordered Vendrell to return the money and to provide evidence of the transaction, highlighting the ongoing issues within his administration.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 41 | 3.90 | 1.73% | +30% | 50,882,884 | 1,142,881 | $350,000 | 7,861$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 76,700 | $1,200,000 | 714$ |
| Panama | 1 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,742 | $76,000 | 84$ |
| Spain | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Totals | 44 | 230,885,183 | 1,241,399 | $3,026,000 | 9,170$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell was mentioned in relation to a financial transaction involving Armando Benedetti.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is implicated in questionable financial dealings related to Petro's campaign.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is referenced by President Petro regarding his involvement in campaign financing.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is a Catalan advisor mentioned in connection with a large sum of money delivered to him.
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Spain:
Xavier Vendrell was involved in Gustavo Petro's political campaign and received illicit funds.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is mentioned as an advisor involved in a financial contribution related to the campaign.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell was mentioned in relation to a payment made by 'Pitufo' for a campaign.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is implicated in financial dealings related to César Augusto Valencia Mosquera and the campaign of President Petro.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is mentioned as a close associate of the government who received a large sum of money linked to smuggling for a presidential campaign.
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Colombia:
Xavier Vendrell is a Spanish businessman involved in discussions about illicit funds with Diego Marín.
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