Javier Duarte
Mexican politician and governor
Born
September 19th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Mexico
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Served as the Governor of Veracruz from 2010 to 2016. His administration faced numerous controversies regarding corruption and mismanagement of state resources. After leaving office, legal issues arose, leading to charges of embezzlement and abuse of power. Duarte was arrested in 2017 in Guatemala and later extradited to Mexico, where he faced multiple trials. His political career was marked by allegations of financial irregularities and involvement in organized crime.
Governed Veracruz from 2010 to 2016
Faced allegations of corruption
Arrested in 2017 for embezzlement
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