Jorge Larrañaga
Jorge Larrañaga was a prominent Uruguayan politician and member of the National Party, serving as Minister of the Interior from March 2020 until his death in May 2021. He was instrumental in addressing issues of public security and crime in Uruguay, implementing strategies against drug trafficking and building strong ties with police forces. His leadership was marked by a communication strategy that instilled hope for change during a time of political and social unrest, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Born on Oct 30, 1956 (69 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +20% | 3,473,730 | 3,319 | $54,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 1 | 3,473,730 | 3,319 | $54,000 | 52$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga was a former Minister of the Interior who was insulted by Sebastián Valdomir.
5
Uruguay:
Orsi mentioned Jorge Larrañaga in the context of discussing similarities between current proposals and those he presented as a presidential candidate.
6
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga was a former Minister of the Interior who faced criticism during his tenure.
5
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga was mentioned as a target in a supposed rescue operation for Gerardo González Valencia.
5
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga was mentioned as a target of a potential attack by members of the Primeiro Comando Capital.
4
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga was threatened by González Valencia as part of a rescue plan for the narco.
4
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga's management was credited with a positive effect on the creation of the National Directorate of Rural Security.
7
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga was the minister during the previous administration when the Dirección Nacional de Seguridad Rural was created.
5
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga's initiatives on crime were initially seen as a positive aspect of the government.
7
Uruguay:
Jorge Larrañaga was the minister who was threatened by members of the criminal organization.
5