Patricia Orantes

Patricia Orantes

politician Guatemala

Patricia Orantes is the Guatemalan Minister of Environment, known for her commitment to environmental issues and waste management reforms. Recently, she announced that there would be no extension of the regulation requiring Guatemalans to separate solid waste, despite protests from garbage collectors and recyclers. Orantes emphasized the necessity of this transition towards a cleaner country, while also acknowledging the valid demands of recyclers and the challenges faced by the Municipality of Guatemala in managing waste. Her statements reflect a dedication to addressing both environmental sustainability and the socio-economic realities of those working in waste collection.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
33,116
Power
152$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 2 6.50 0.18% +0% 17,915,568 33,116 $82,000 152$
Totals 2 17,915,568 33,116 $82,000 152$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: The Minister of Environment, Patricia Orantes, stated that the legislative approval of the decree is 'antitechnical and unconstitutional'. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ¿Proyectos sin regulación ambiental? Lo que dice el Marn sobre el decreto 9-2025

Guatemala Guatemala: Patricia Orantes indicated that the agreement was undergoing reforms to eliminate the deadline for environmental studies. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: MARN retira ultimátum para regularizar licencias ambientales

Guatemala Guatemala: Patricia Orantes expressed her surprise at the constitutional challenge presented by Deputy Ronald Portillo regarding the waste management regulation. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Ministra de Ambiente afirma que anulación de reglamento de separación de desechos “va a tener serias consecuencias”

Guatemala Guatemala: Patricia Orantes is the president of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in Guatemala, recognized for her role in the historic agreement for the conservation of the Gran Selva Maya. 9

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Corredor Biocultural de la Gran Selva Maya: un pacto histórico

Guatemala Guatemala: The Minister of Environment, Patricia Orantes, reported that there are regulated and illegal settlements in the reserve. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Asentamientos ilegales se expanden en Laguna del Tigre tras salida de Perenco

Guatemala Guatemala: The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala, Patricia Orantes, explained that the projects will not affect natural reserves. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Sheinbaum celebra acuerdo entre México, Belice y Guatemala para proteger Selva Maya y ampliar trenes