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Shirley Rivera
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| President of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala | |
| In office 14 January 2022 – 14 January 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Allan Rodríguez |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Pérez Álvarez |
| Member of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala | |
| Assumed office 14 January 2020 |
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| Constituency | Guatemala |
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| Born | 22 September 1971 Escuintla, Guatemala |
| Political party | Nuevos Tiempos (since 2025) |
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Vamos (before 2025) |
Shirley Joanna Rivera Zaldaña (born on 22 September 1971) is a politician from Guatemala. She has been a member of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala since 2020. The Congress is like the country's main law-making body.
Shirley Rivera served as the President of the Congress from 2022 to 2024. She was the third woman to hold this important leadership role. She was also the first woman to be chosen as president of the Congress more than once. She was first elected with the Vamos political party in 2019. In 2025, she joined a different party called Nuevos Tiempos.
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Early Life and Education
Shirley Joanna Rivera Zaldaña was born on September 22, 1971. Her birthplace was Escuintla, a city in Guatemala. She studied business administration and earned a degree in that field. This education helped her understand how organizations work.
Political Career and Leadership
Shirley Rivera began her political journey by running in the 2019 Guatemalan general election. She won a seat in the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala. This meant she became a representative for the people. She was a member of the Vamos party at that time.
Roles in Congress
During her time in Congress, Shirley Rivera worked on several important groups called commissions. These commissions focus on different topics. She served on groups for Technical Support, Women's issues, and Electoral Affairs. She also worked on the Minors and the Family commission. In 2020, she became the Deputy Leader for her party's group in Congress.
President of Congress
On January 14, 2022, Shirley Rivera became the President of the Congress. This is a very important job, similar to being the speaker of a parliament. She was the third woman in history to hold this position. She was also the first woman to be reelected as president of the Congress. On November 17, 2023, she announced she would not seek to be president again.
Joining a New Party
In 2025, Shirley Rivera decided to leave the Vamos party. She then joined a new political party called Nuevos Tiempos. She was chosen to be the general secretary of this new party. This role means she helps lead and organize the party's activities.
Political Views and Actions
Shirley Rivera has supported certain laws and ideas during her career. She proposed a law that would require TV and radio stations to warn viewers. These warnings would be for shows that talk about violence or certain identity topics. She also supports bringing back capital punishment in Guatemala. This is a serious topic about legal penalties. Shirley Rivera has also shown support for Israel.
See also
In Spanish: Shirley Rivera para niños
