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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 192,739 | $1,500,000 | 1,370$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 46,983 | $350,000 | 323$ |
| Totals | 2 | 261,932,411 | 239,722 | $1,850,000 | 1,693$ |
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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 who was involved in the context of the Bloque Sinú-9.
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Brazil:
Irene Velez announced a parallel meeting to discuss a roadmap to end fossil fuels at COP30.
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Ecuador:
Noboa will also be accompanied by the Secretary General of Communication of the Presidency, Irene Vélez.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez was sanctioned for contempt of the reforestation law as the Minister of Environment.
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Ecuador:
Irene Vélez indicated that the goal of the Executive is to reach 150,000 beneficiaries.
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Panama:
Irene Vélez reminded that Colombia has already presented an Environmental Impact Study in 2024.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is proposed as the vice-presidential candidate.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez was the Minister of Mines who was involved in the discussions around the Bloque Sinú-9.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is noted as a former minister who has been involved in cabinet changes.
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Colombia:
Irene Vélez is the Minister of Environment whom Andrea Padilla spoke to about the hippo situation.
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