Joviel Acevedo

Joviel Acevedo

union leader Guatemala

Joviel Acevedo is a prominent figure in Guatemalan education, having served as the leader of the Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Educación de Guatemala (STEG) for two decades. His leadership has been marked by controversies, particularly regarding negotiations and protests that have impacted the school calendar. In May 2024, the STEG's decision to request a financial contribution from teachers for a protest raised questions about the transparency of union operations and highlighted ongoing disputes with the Ministry of Education over collective agreements. Acevedo's tenure reflects the challenges faced by the education system in Guatemala, as it strives for improvement amid significant obstacles.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,963
Power
151$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 2 4.00 0.18% +0% 17,915,568 32,963 $82,000 151$
Totals 2 17,915,568 32,963 $82,000 151$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is associated with a union that caused disruptions in public education during Arévalo's government. 4

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: el sentimiento neutral y negativo a la gestión de Arévalo domina las conversaciones en redes sociales

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is the leader of the Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Educación de Guatemala (STEG), which has been involved in conflicts with the Ministry of Education. 4

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Juzgado le prohíbe al Mineduc sancionar o despedir a maestros

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is the leader of the Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Educación de Guatemala (STEG) and has been involved in negotiations regarding teachers' salaries and rights. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Los efectos en el aprendizaje de cientos de miles de niños por la huelga del STEG se verán en el 2026

Guatemala Guatemala: Yovani Tecún Ordóñez mentioned that the group directed by Joviel Acevedo caused significant educational setbacks due to the strike. 4

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Tutorías por huelga del STEG podrían adoptarse como estrategia permanente, según Mineduc

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is the leader of the Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Educación de Guatemala (STEG). 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Mineduc avanza con proceso de destitución de 108 maestros por sumarse a huelga del STEG

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is described as the leader of the teachers' union that led an illegal strike affecting over 350,000 students. 2

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Una reposición de clases que no debió necesitarse

Guatemala Guatemala: Joviel Acevedo is the leader of the Sindicato de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores de la Educación de Guatemala (STEG) which promoted the teachers' strike. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Mineduc suma dos mil sanciones a maestros por participar en huelga del STEG