Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro is a prominent American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas's 20th congressional district since 2013. As a member of the Democratic Party, he has been an advocate for various progressive causes, including immigration reform, healthcare access, and education. Castro is known for his leadership roles within the House Foreign Affairs Committee, particularly focusing on issues related to the Western Hemisphere. He is also recognized for his twin brother, Julian Castro, who served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama. Recently, Castro was in the news for urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to send a high-level U.S. delegation to the CARICOM summit amidst concerns over China's growing influence in the region.
Born on Sep 16, 1974 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 88,956 | $350,000 | 612$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 174,395 | $21,000,000 | 11,064$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 9,301 | $400,000 | 404$ |
| Totals | 4 | 391,102,435 | 272,652 | $21,750,000 | 12,080$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
He is a Democratic congressman who supports maintaining Colombia as a key ally.
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Colombia:
Joaquin Castro is a Democratic congressman who emphasized the importance of maintaining Colombia as a key ally.
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Israel:
Joaquin Castro criticized the Netanyahu government for its actions.
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United States:
US Rep. Joaquin Castro emphasized that neither Salgado Araujo nor Guerrero was the target of ICE operations.
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United States:
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas reported that the flu outbreak is worsening among recruits.
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United States:
Joaquin Castro expressed hope for a full slate of strong candidates in the upcoming elections.
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Pakistan:
Joaquín Castro stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the U.S. was pushed into war by Israel.
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United States:
US Rep. Joaquin Castro criticized the deportation of a sick baby and his family by immigration authorities.
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Mexico:
Congressman Joaquín Castro stated that there was no prior notice or justified explanation for the closure.
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United States:
Rep. Joaquin Castro posted on social media that he picked up Liam Ramos's family and escorted them back to Minnesota.
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