José Luis Esparza
José Luis Esparza is a military expert who has analyzed the role of the ELN in Colombia and its connections with the Venezuelan regime. He has drawn parallels between the ELN's current function and that of paramilitary groups, highlighting the group's increasing influence in both Colombia and Venezuela's illegal economies.
Born on Sep 10, 1986 (40 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 2 | 5.00 | 0.43% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 42,237 | $25,000 | 107$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 406,728 | $1,200,000 | 3,785$ |
| Totals | 3 | 138,837,361 | 448,965 | $1,225,000 | 3,892$ |
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Recent Mentions
Mexico:
José Luis Esparza, known as 'El Piturris', was murdered while working at a taquería in Ciudad Obregón.
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Honduras:
José Luis Esparza, known as El Piturris on social media, died after being shot at a family taquería in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico.
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Honduras:
José Luis Esparza, known as El Piturris on social media, died after being shot at a family taquería in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico.
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Switzerland:
José Luis Esparza is a military expert who compares the ELN's role in Venezuela to that of Hamas and Hezbollah for Iran.
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