Andrés has a bachelor Degree in Business Economy from the Rafael Landívar University in Guatemala. He is currently working as a researcher at the Research and Social Studies Association (ASIES). Some of his publications include: Challenges of Equitable Social Development in Guatemala –A Social Market Economy Perspective as a ruling concept for a better society–, the 4th Business Survey of the Western Region, the 60th Business Survey and Challenges of social public spending in Guatemala.