Arévalo dismisses Minister of Communications Jazmín de la Vega - 2024-05-19 00:00:24

The Authorities reported this Friday, Might 17, that by “determination of the President of the Republic of Guatemala, architect Jazmín de la Vega has been faraway from the place of Minister of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing.”

He added that “the choice was made as a result of the Minister of Communications did not adjust to directions from the President of the Republic, authorizing funds to building firms outdoors the agreed management process.”

He added that the Authorities “has taken the mandatory concerns to maintain the Ministry in operation,” and can quickly announce the individual accountable for the establishment.

He acknowledged that President Bernardo Arévalo “reaffirms his dedication to the folks of Guatemala in making certain the event of the nation’s infrastructure, housing and communications, in whole transparency and adherence to the non-corruption mandate given to him by the folks of Guatemala.”

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A report you latterly had entry to Free Press experiences that the earlier administration of the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing (CIV) scheduled the fee of Q326.6 million to greater than 100 firms from January to March. In accordance with the paperwork, these suppliers carried out works in Covial, Caminos and the Social Solidarity Fund (FSS).

When consulting the then head of the portfolio, Jazmín de la Vega, who met with State contractors to publicize the brand new work methodology, concerning the quantities which have been paid for hauling works, the official solely stated that no “I did not have the information” and didn’t need to delve into the topic. Quite the opposite, it was required that stated info be requested via the Entry to Public Data Unit.

The Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing (CIV) carries a million-dollar debt that, based on estimates by the portfolio authorities, is increased than its two-year finances, so fixing it’s a sophisticated state of affairs.

The aforementioned Ministry carries a million-dollar debt that, based on estimates by the portfolio authorities, is increased than its two-year finances, so fixing it’s a sophisticated state of affairs.

In accordance with portfolio authorities, the carrying debt of Q13 billion that the CIV has has collected for a number of administrations, so, of their opinion, fixing it’s sophisticated as a result of the establishment’s sources aren’t enough for that. and funds must be allotted that may cease public works.

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