Irene Vélez
Irene Vélez is the Colombian Minister of Mines and an advocate for sustainable mining practices. She has gained attention for her controversial stance on halting fossil fuel exploration in favor of economic degrowth. Her proposals have sparked considerable debate in Colombia, particularly regarding the country's energy supply and the broader implications for economic policy.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 3 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +20% | 17,643,060 | 25,386 | $108,000 | 155$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 20,983 | $350,000 | 144$ |
| Totals | 4 | 68,525,944 | 46,369 | $458,000 | 299$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ecuador:
Irene Vélez is the current secretary of Communication in Noboa's administration.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is the new director of Anla and the minister of Environment, involved in the discussion about environmental licenses for energy projects.
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Ecuador:
Irene Vélez is the Secretary of Communication of the Presidency included in Noboa's delegation.
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Ecuador:
Irene Vélez is the secretary of Communication accompanying Daniel Noboa to the meeting.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez was appointed to lead the National Environmental Licenses Agency, which can impact ongoing projects.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is being considered for the position of director of the National Authority of Environmental Licenses (Anla).
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is set to become the director of the National Authority of Environmental Licenses (Anla) after previously serving as Colombia's consul general in the United Kingdom.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is the former Minister of Mines and currently serves as consul in London.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is the former Minister of Mines and Energy and currently serves as the consul of Colombia in London.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez was the former Minister of Mines and Energy who left her position following a controversy involving her minor son.
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