Patricia Orantes
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 17,915,568 | 35,444 | $82,000 | 162$ |
| Totals | 2 | 17,915,568 | 35,444 | $82,000 | 162$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes explains that Guatemala needs a Water Law to facilitate the construction of infrastructure for water storage during the rainy season.
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Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes, ministra del Ambiente, indicated that the dialogue table with collectors and recyclers has been 'a fruitful process'.
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Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes is the Minister of Environment who is facing interpelation promoted by deputy Miguel Ovalle.
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Guatemala:
The minister Patricia Orantes dismisses the idea that the Executive will propose amendments to the law initiative 6021.
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Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes, the Minister of Environment, announced a mobile application to help Guatemalans categorize waste separation.
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Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes, the Minister of Environment, acknowledged the challenges municipalities face in implementing the waste management regulations.
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Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes is the Minister of Environment with whom Sebastián Siero maintained communication.
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Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes is the Minister of Environment who reaffirmed that the current regulation is in effect and will not be extended.
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Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes is the Minister of Environment who reported Quiñónez's coordination of traffic blockades.
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Guatemala:
Patricia Orantes is the Minister of Environment who addressed the ongoing waste management crisis in Guatemala.
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