Wilfredo Portilla Barrera

Wilfredo Portilla Barrera was recently appointed as the new director of Formalization Mining at the Ministry of Energy and Mines in Peru, a decision that has sparked significant controversy in the Congress. He was previously excluded from the Register of Formalization Mining (Reinfo) due to not meeting the minimum requirements, which has raised concerns among lawmakers about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of his leadership in formalizing the mining sector. Critics argue that his appointment undermines the credibility of government efforts to combat illegal mining.