# Guatemala Ministry of Energy and Mines leadership changes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guatemala-ministry-of-energy-and-mines-leadership-changes > Updated: 2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is undergoing leadership changes within its vice-ministerial roles. Rodolfo Guillermo Xoy Córdova, a mechanical engineer with over 30 years of experience in the ministry, has been appointed Vice Minister in charge of the Mining and Hydrocarbons area. His responsibilities include national energy policy, market oversight, and supply security. Simultaneously, President Bernardo Arévalo and authorities are reviewing candidates for the position of Vice Minister of Sustainable Development. This search follows a judicial ruling that rendered Luis Pacheco, a former leader of the 48 Cantones de Totonicapán, ineligible for public office. Pacheco was recently released from pretrial detention but remains barred from government positions due to charges involving terrorism and obstruction of criminal proceedings related to 2023 protests. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Luisa González joins Pachakutik for Manabí bid; Fuerza Popular disputes Puno leadership Luisa González will seek the Manabí Prefecture under the Pachakutik banner in Ecuador, while Fuerza Popular faces internal leadership disputes in Puno, Peru. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-seeks-new-vice-minister-of-sustainable-development ### 2026-08-12: Rodolfo Xoy appointed Vice Minister of Energy and Mines in Guatemala Rodolfo Guillermo Xoy Córdova has been appointed as Guatemala's Vice Minister of Energy and Mines, overseeing the Mining and Hydrocarbons sector with over 30 years of institutional experience. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rodolfo-xoy-appointed-vice-minister-of-energy-and-mines-in-guatemala --- Cite as: Guatemala Ministry of Energy and Mines leadership changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/guatemala-ministry-of-energy-and-mines-leadership-changes