[4] He studied Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the School of Economic Sciences of the Francisco Marroquín University (UFM) is graduated Cum laude.

[5] In 2003 he began his work as financial manager of several private real estate, spare parts and agro-industrial companies.

[1] In January 2016 he was integrated into Jimmy Morales' cabinet as Deputy Minister of Financial Administration for that he had to request permission in Municipality of Guatemala.

[8] A problem arose because the purchase was intended to be made through an agreement between the two countries, but opponents of the government assured that this was illegal.

Martínez Ruiz pointed out that Guatemala does not have the necessary financial resources for this acquisition, however, President Morales and Minister Ralda insisted.