Juan Carlos Caballero
Juan Carlos Caballero | |
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 Juan Carlos Caballero | |
| 54th President of Bentho | |
| Assumed office May 23rd, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Joaquin Nieto |
| Mayor, Trichado | |
| In office May 23rd, 2016 – May 23rd, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Marcelo Dutra Cavalcanti |
| Succeeded by | Jurandir Borges Nazário |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1990 Trichado, Huarmos, Bentho |
| Citizenship | Bentheeses |
| Nationality | Bentheeses |
| Political party | Libertadismo |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Spouse | Norma Caballero |
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Juan Carlos Caballero' is a Bentheses polictain who serves as the 54th President of Bentho who has been serving since May 23rd of 2023, Prior to this he was the mayor of Trichado, he is a member of Libertadismo and was a mainlline canidate for young people and leftists in Bentho. He ran in 2023 to beat incumbnet, Joaquin Nieto which he won the election by a landslide, and said he will seek reelection in 2025 but its not offical yet.
Caballero taking office at 32 is the youngest presdient of Bentho yet, his agendea was economy, climate change, and public health, Caballero was also sworn in while a bill that allowed busniesses to choose the minimum wage of which they pay their employes, made ciggaretes and other tobaco and nicotine based products no longer conserdid a health hazard; Theese bills passed by former presdient Nieto made his aproval rating crash and which help Caballero win by a lot in a 4-way presdinetal election. Caballero also showed his support for Haduastan in the Haduastan War, by deploying humanaitry aid on the front-lines and in the cities effect by the warfare.
Early Life
Juan Carlos Caballero, the President of Bentho, was born on 20 January 1992 at St.Pera's Hospital inTrichado. He grew up irreligous, he has 1 sister Maite Caballero, who is also his twin. He attendent Academia de Darkoia in Trichado, he played center-back in his soccer team, Caballero didn't know much about politics untill 2005 when the first women presdient, María Jesús Iglesias when he saw his mother crying tears of joy, Caballero decided to look more in depth into politcts and began to have a new passion, in 2007 he ran for student coucil and won barely and won 2 more times in a row, he graduated in 2010.
After he graduated high school he didn't hesitate and enrolled at Universidad de San Pera, he was referd to as a quiet man and didn't really talk in class that much but had friends, during his time in college he met his now wife Norma Caballero, he graduated a valedictorian he earned a Bachelor of politics philosophy and economics in 2015.
Political Career
Caballero embarked on his political journey by contesting the prestigious position of Mayor of Trichado during the Bentho 2016 General Election. At the time, Trichado experienced a noteworthy leftward political shift, with a significant portion of the electorate rallying behind Caballero's charismatic appeal, particularly on social media. The incumbent mayor, Marcelo Dutra Cavalcanti, had held office for an impressive 12-year tenure, aligning with the city's preceding conservative inclinations.
In an interview with The Bentho Times, Caballero acknowledged the challenges posed by Cavalcanti's financial advantage, stating, "Cavalcanti had the upper hand with resources; she could inundate every street with campaign efforts and enlist supporters to echo the narrative of '2 more years.'"
The initial election results defied expectations, as neither Cavalcanti nor Caballero secured a majority, primarily due to the presence of the independent candidate, Cesar Vidal. Caballero garnered 46.8% (58,846) of the votes, while Cavalcanti secured 49.1% (61,738), and Vidal claimed 4.1% (5,155). Vidal, leaning more towards the left, played a pivotal role in necessitating a runoff election.
The runoff campaign proved to be an arduous battle for Caballero, who needed to win over approximately 3.2% of Vidal's supporters. Conversely, Cavalcanti sought to bridge a narrower gap of 0.9%. Caballero strategically tailored his approach, targeting moderate and right-leaning voters, while also appealing to the majority of remaining left-leaning constituents. In a stunning turn of events, the runoff election saw Caballero emerge victorious with 52.5% (66,014) of the votes, surpassing Cavalcanti's 47.5% (59,726).
Subsequent elections in Trichado witnessed Caballero's continued success, consistently securing over 70% of the vote share each time, solidifying his standing as a prominent political figure in the city's landscape.
Presdintal Runs
2023
On February 12th, 2022, Caballero officially declared his candidacy for the Bentho 2023 Presidential Election, marking the commencement of an ambitious political journey. His primary opponent from the same party was La Liga Izequrdia, represented by the former senator of District 5 in Barbagaba, Rene Calvimontes. Initially polling at around 5% during the primaries, Caballero's fortunes underwent a transformative shift after the first debate. Employing a strategic approach of conciliation rather than confrontation, he aimed to present himself as a candidate who embraced tolerance and inclusivity, resonating particularly with younger voters. This tactic proved highly effective, propelling Caballero to prominence with a surge in his polling numbers.
Following the second debate, Caballero managed to surpass Calvimontes by a notable 4%. Maintaining a resilient standing in the polls, he successfully attracted politically centered voters, showcasing an ability to represent a broad spectrum of beliefs. This strategic finesse enabled Caballero to secure victories in 29 out of the 50 districts in the primaries on January 13th, 2023.
In a bid to unify party support, Caballero selected Calvimontes as his vice-president, a move criticized by his opponent Nieto, who accused Caballero of lacking the ability to choose astute politicians. Caballero swiftly responded, dismissing Nieto's accusations as baseless and labeling him as the true inert candidate, failing to address his low polling numbers.
As the election unfolded, Nieto's diminishing popularity became apparent, with many voters expressing a reluctance to support him. Despite being a 4-way race, major news outlets like The Bentho Times characterized it as a 3-way election due to the perceived lack of competitiveness from Nieto. The three leading candidates, Caballero, Lucia Delgado, and Roberto Medina, were polling approximately 20% higher than Nieto, with Caballero commanding a substantial 40%, compared to Delgado's 25% and Medina's 22%. Nieto trailed behind at around 5%.
Election day, on May 17th, 2023, saw Caballero secure a resounding victory, capturing 216 electoral votes compared to Delgado and Medina's 135 each, while Nieto failed to garner any. With a commanding 41.87% of the popular vote, the election was called at 8:21 PM. Delgado and Medina graciously conceded, though Nieto delayed his concession. Eventually, Caballero was sworn in as President on May 23rd, 2023.