José Rodrigo Rodas
José Rodrigo Rodas is the Vice Minister of Environment in Guatemala, who recently participated in a tense meeting with community leaders in Río Dulce, Izabal, where he addressed concerns regarding the environmental impact of several mining projects. His presence was crucial as the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) committed to providing a report on the inspections of these projects, which have sparked significant protests and blockades in the region.
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José Rodrigo Rodas explained the new environmental regulations and the elimination of the deadline for compliance.
MARN retira ultimátum para regularizar licencias ambientales
Guatemala· 2025-09-11
José Rodrigo Rodas is the Deputy Minister of Environment who mentioned having an environmental closure plan.
MEM corre contra el tiempo para cierre de pozos en campos operados por Perenco y hay cinco empresas interesadasGuatemala· 2025-07-29
Viceminister José Rodrigo Rodas explained that during the inspections it was verified if operations had started that could cause environmental damage.
MARN presenta denuncias penales contra proyectos de minas, empresa minera rechaza señalamientos por posible explotación ilegalGuatemala· 2025-06-20
José Rodrigo Rodas participated in the meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN).
Comunidades exigen cancelación de licencias a proyectos mineros en Livingston y el MARN promete entregar informeGuatemala· 2025-06-19