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.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
12,992
Power
59$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 17,915,568 12,992 $82,000 59$
Totals 1 17,915,568 12,992 $82,000 59$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: The Minister of Environment, Patricia Orantes, announced that more complaints would be filed for irregularities in projects that could endanger the water of over 50 communities. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: MARN informó a comunitarios de Izabal que canceló 10 licencias ambientales de proyectos mineros

Guatemala Guatemala: The minister of Environment, Patricia Orantes, is involved in establishing a working table with leaders from San Antonio Sejá. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Manifestantes que se oponen a minera cierran negocios en Lívingston y autoridades tratarán de buscar el diálogo

Guatemala Guatemala: Patricia Orantes explains that Guatemala needs a Water Law to facilitate the construction of infrastructure for water storage during the rainy season. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: BID calcula que se necesitan US$12 mil millones para sanear el río Motagua, informa el MARN

Guatemala Guatemala: Patricia Orantes, ministra del Ambiente, indicated that the dialogue table with collectors and recyclers has been 'a fruitful process'. 8

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Municipalidades impulsan reciclaje mientras se analizan reformas al reglamento de desechos

Guatemala Guatemala: The minister Patricia Orantes dismisses the idea that the Executive will propose amendments to the law initiative 6021. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Ministra de Ambiente se pronuncia sobre el cierre de operaciones de Perenco

Guatemala Guatemala: Patricia Orantes, the Minister of Environment, announced a mobile application to help Guatemalans categorize waste separation. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: comerciantes aún no clasifican su basura en mercados de la capital

Guatemala Guatemala: Patricia Orantes, the Minister of Environment, acknowledged the challenges municipalities face in implementing the waste management regulations. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: la principal razón por la que solo 33 municipalidades tienen un plan para la gestión de desechos