Ricardo Barrientos
Ricardo Barrientos is an economist and analyst at the Instituto Centroamericano de Estudios Fiscales (Icefi), focusing on fiscal policy and public finance in Central America. He has been vocal about the need for transparency in government spending, particularly regarding the recent salary increase for congressmen in Guatemala. Barrientos has called for clear disclosure of the financial impacts of such increases on the operational capacity of the Congress and the broader implications for public resources.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 4 | 5.00 | 0.32% | +10% | 17,915,568 | 63,418 | $82,000 | 290$ |
| Totals | 4 | 17,915,568 | 63,418 | $82,000 | 290$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Guatemala:
Ricardo Barrientos is an analyst who believes the new law could negatively impact tax collection.
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Guatemala:
Ricardo Barrientos from the Central American Institute of Fiscal Studies pointed out that the law is temporary but must be complied with.
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Guatemala:
Ricardo Barrientos is the executive director of the Instituto Centroamericano de Estudios Fiscales (Icefi) and commented on the implications of the new tax law.
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Guatemala:
Ricardo Barrientos is from the Central American Institute of Fiscal Studies.
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Guatemala:
Ricardo Barrientos is an economist and researcher at Icefi who commented on the importance of transparency in the selection process.
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Guatemala:
Ricardo Barrientos from the Central American Institute for Fiscal Studies (Icefi) stated that due to the controversy, the exact amounts and specific budget items affected by the increase should be disclosed.
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