Miriam Catarina Roquel

Miriam Catarina Roquel serves as the Minister of Labor and Social Welfare (Mintrab) in Guatemala. She was recently in the news for her role in launching a new platform that aims to facilitate the Temporary Work Program for Guatemalan citizens seeking employment abroad. Roquel addressed the challenges faced by the program due to changes in U.S. immigration policy and emphasized the ministry's commitment to ensuring transparency and safety in the recruitment process for international labor opportunities.