Miriam Roquel
Miriam Roquel is the Minister of Labor in Guatemala, responsible for overseeing labor policies and programs aimed at improving employment opportunities for Guatemalans both domestically and abroad. Recently, she reported on the number of Guatemalans who have traveled internationally for work through the Temporary Work Program, highlighting the need to expand opportunities, including potential initiatives to facilitate labor migration to Mexico.
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Miriam Roquel is the Minister of Labor who announced the minimum wage alongside the president.
salarios mínimos que ya deben pagar el impuesto, según la SAT
Guatemala· 2026-01-17
Miriam Roquel was present during the announcement of the minimum wage for 2026.
Cómo queda el salario mínimo 2026 en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-19Miriam Roquel is the Minister of Labor who discussed the viability of a wage increase based on technical studies.
Presidente Arévalo analiza propuesta técnica para definir salario mínimo del 2026Guatemala· 2025-12-18
Miriam Roquel affirmed that a minimum wage increase for 2026 is viable based on technical reports.
Ministra de Trabajo dice que es viable un aumento al salario mínimo para el 2026Guatemala· 2025-12-13
Labor Minister Miriam Roquel stated that only 9% of factories allow a workers' union.
The truth behind the ‘made in Guatemala’ label on your US clothes
United States· 2025-10-18
Miriam Roquel reported that thousands of Guatemalans traveled to various countries under the Temporary Work Program.
Guatemala busca crear programa por medio de visas de trabajo con México para ampliar oportunidades laboralesGuatemala· 2025-09-06