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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 3 | 6.33 | 0.15% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 27,213 | $108,000 | 167$ |
| Colombia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 60,444 | $350,000 | 416$ |
| Totals | 5 | 68,525,944 | 87,657 | $458,000 | 583$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Irene Vélez was the Minister of Mines during the time of the events discussed in the article.
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Ecuador:
Irene Vélez summarized the direction of the communication policy, emphasizing closeness with the press.
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Ecuador:
Irene Vélez presented the new spokesperson of the Presidency.
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Ecuador:
Irene Vélez is the current Secretary General of Communication of the Presidency.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez was the Minister of Mines who announced the exploration of the Sinú-9 gas field.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is mentioned as the daughter of Hildebrando Vélez and the current director of Anla.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez will need to declare a conflict of interest regarding Ecopetrol due to her father's position on its board.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is referenced in relation to the negative impact of Petro's policies on the mining industry.
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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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