Orlando Blanco

Orlando Blanco

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Orlando Blanco is a member of the Congress of the Republic, known for his critical stance on the management of the CHN bank during a recent fraud scandal that occurred under the previous administration, questioning the continuity of certain officials linked to the misconduct.

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Orlando Blanco is a deputy who challenged the narrative of violence by highlighting its psychological impact.

Ministro de Gobernación habla de una "narrativa de violencia descontrolada" y atribuye el "Anillo de Contención" por desplazamiento de pandillas
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-05
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Orlando Blanco acknowledged the complexity of the proposals regarding the fuel subsidy.

Oficialismo no consigue acuerdos para aprobar el subsidio al combustible
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-30
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Orlando Blanco stated that there were no agreements on the fuel subsidy initiative.

Oficialismo busca acuerdos en el Congreso para el subsidio al combustible
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-29
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Orlando Blanco explained that if the ruling party secures the necessary agreements and votes, the project could be discussed in the scheduled session.

se financiaría con Q3 mil 480 millones y diputados analizan modificaciones
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-28
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Orlando Blanco is a congressman who criticized the executive's proposal regarding the subsidy.

costo, financiamiento y la presión a la política fiscal
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-25
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Orlando Blanco is a member of the Finance Commission and has raised concerns about the execution of the budget.

Proyección oficial sitúa la ejecución del gasto público en 91.1% al cierre del ejercicio fiscal 2026
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-14
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Ricardo Barrientos

Orlando Blanco, a deputy from Vos, announced plans to file a complaint with the Public Ministry regarding the execution of the fuel subsidy.

Ejecución del subsidio a combustibles genera dudas en el Congreso por aumento del consumo y precios
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-07
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Orlando Blanco is a congressman who questioned the current status of Mazariegos during a congressional hearing.

CGC explica detalles de tres denuncias contra el rector de la Usac
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-23
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Orlando Blanco questioned the execution of resources by the Ministry of Health, pointing out unutilized funds for hospital infrastructure.

Préstamo de US$193 millones para hospitales no alcanzará y el Estado tendría que aportar hasta US$117 millones adicionales
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-23
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Jose Chic
Jose Chic
Didia Solis
Didia Solis

Orlando Blanco is a congressman who has been monitoring the budget execution of the Ministry of Communications.

Unidades del CIV con proyección social muestran baja ejecución al cierre del primer semestre
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-22
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Orlando Blanco, a member of the Congress board, stated that there is willingness to approve the budget expansion initiative.

Congreso prevé aprobar ampliación de Q120 millones para preparar las elecciones generales
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-03
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Orlando Blanco, a deputy from the VOS party, criticized the low level of oversight on the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure, and Housing.

Diputado cuestiona baja fiscalización al CIV, mientras la Contraloría señala que fue una "distribución sectorial"
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-02
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Orlando Blanco is a deputy who questioned the lack of hiring for specialists to replace Cuban doctors.

Médicos cubanos se van y el Ministerio de Salud no convoca reemplazos
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-23
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Orlando Blanco stated that the board has not yet met to discuss the impugnation issues.

Presentan impugnaciones contra listado de aspirantes al TSE por incluir a personas con señalamientos graves
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-21
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Jose Chic
Jose Chic

Orlando Blanco affirmed that the election process could be defined through prior negotiations between blocs to reach the necessary votes.

Diputados buscan consensos para elegir magistrados del TSE de una nómina cuestionada
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-18
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Orlando Blanco is a congressman from the Vos party who questioned the impact of ethanol on gasoline prices.

Unos 100 millones de galones de etanol necesita el país al año y tres empresas buscan participar en ese nuevo mercado
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-11
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Orlando Blanco criticized the current government for continuing to prioritize a project agenda that is not its own.

CIV confirma que obras para el 2026 fueron diseñadas por el gobierno anterior
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-06
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Orlando Blanco presented a legal challenge to reinstate the requirement for a clearance certificate for candidates.

los 32 aspirantes, amparos y decisiones bajo debate
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-28
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Deputy Orlando Blanco questioned the vice minister about the low level of fiscal cash usage in the budget expansion.

¿Cómo queda la distribución de las asignaciones por ministerio, según la ampliación presupuestaria 2026?
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-27
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Orlando Blanco, a deputy representing the Voluntad, Oportunidad y Solidaridad (VOS) party, presented a legal action demanding the inclusion of a requirement for candidates to present a 'finiquito'.

Diputado presenta acción legal que exige incluir el finiquito en proceso de selección para magistrados del TSE
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-25
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Orlando Blanco is a deputy from the Voluntad Oportunidad y Solidaridad (VOS) bloc and emphasizes the importance of a specific document for evaluating candidates.

Ejercicio profesional pesará más en la calificación para los nuevos magistrados
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-24
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Orlando Blanco is a member of the board of directors and part of the Finance Commission in the Guatemalan Congress.

Las tres prioridades que el Ejecutivo incluirá en la ampliación presupuestaria 2026, y que presentará al Congreso
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-21
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Orlando Blanco is a member of the VOS party who commented on the unprecedented control of prisons by gangs.

Congreso ratifica estado de Sitio por ataques del Barrio 18, hace cambios y critica al Ejecutivo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-20
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Orlando Blanco is a congressman who doubts the version of Nery Ramos regarding the approval of temporary contracts.

Contratos temporales en el Congreso aumentan durante la presidencia de Nery Ramos
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-12
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He is a deputy and member of the Finance Commission who expressed concerns about the budget approval process.

El Cien detecta reconfiguración de Q7 mil 795 millones y gasto arranca con observaciones
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-19
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Deputy Orlando Blanco opined that it was a bad decision and that the president should have adjusted the minimum wage by 10% to maintain the increase in the prices of the basic basket.

Reacciones por alza al salario mínimo 2026 reflejan división de opiniones entre sectores
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-19
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Orlando Blanco is a deputy who expressed concerns about the government's proposals for agricultural wage adjustments.

Presidente Arévalo analiza propuesta técnica para definir salario mínimo del 2026
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-18
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Orlando Blanco expressed that the minimum wage increase should not be less than 10% to help reduce the gap for covering the basic food basket.

Diputados exigen aumento del salario mínimo del 2026, tras evidencia de que no cubre la canasta básica
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-16
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Orlando Blanco is a congressman who commented on the need for new management regarding the stadium renovations.

CDAG cambia de autoridades con presupuesto millonario y el estadio nacional en abandono
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-09
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Orlando Blanco is one of the deputy secretaries of the political party VOS.

Partido VOS elige Comité Ejecutivo Nacional con Jairo Flores como secretario general
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-07
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