Walter Figueroa

Walter Figueroa is the Deputy Minister of Financial Administration in Guatemala, responsible for managing the country's public finances. Recently, he has been in the news for identifying Q200 million in budgetary space that could be allocated to the Ministry of Health to fulfill salary increases for healthcare workers, as mandated by legislation. Figueroa's role is crucial in navigating the budget constraints and ensuring that the necessary funds are available for public health workers amid ongoing negotiations with various unions.