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IGSS podcast highlights protection program for domestic workers

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:45am
José Adolfo Flamenco Jau President of the Board of Directors at Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social

The Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social (IGSS) has released a new podcast episode focused on the benefits of the Special Protection Program for Domestic Workers, known as PRECAPI. Read More »

Guatemala to host next WCO Policy Commission meeting after signing key agreements

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:57am
Werner Ovalle Ramírez Superintendent at Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (SAT)

Guatemala, through its Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (SAT), took part in the 145th and 146th Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council. Read More »

Food aid and seeds distributed to families in Zacapa to support home gardening

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 9:00am
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

Families in the municipalities of Teculután, Estanzuela, Zacapa, and Gualán have received food aid and seeds for family gardens from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA). Read More »

Nutrition event in Olopa educates mothers on child health

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 9:01am
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

A nutrition and learning event was held in Olopa, Chiquimula, to mark World Food Day. Read More »

Feria del Agricultor to bring local produce directly to San José Pinula residents

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 9:28am
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

On October 30, San José Pinula will host the Feria del Agricultor, an event organized by the Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación (MAGA). Read More »

Guatemala’s agriculture ministry provides food incentives for over 150,000 families through APA program

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 11:00am
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

Between January and September 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) in Guatemala reports that 152,127 families have received food incentives through the Alimentos por Acciones (APA) program. Read More »

Ministry delivers over 14,000 broiler chickens to boost poultry farming in Petén

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 11:21am
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) has delivered 14,400 broiler chickens to 144 small poultry farms across the Petén department. Read More »

Ministry increases avian influenza surveillance efforts in Izabal

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 1:05pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) has increased its efforts to monitor and prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in the Izabal department. Read More »

Ministry promotes job inclusion for people with disabilities in fishing sector

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 1:15pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) took part in a meeting organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare in Puerto Barrios, Izabal. Read More »

University offers computer courses in November to boost digital skills

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 1:16pm
Walter Mazariegos Managing Director at University of San Carlos of Guatemala

The Central Library at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) is offering computer courses throughout November. Read More »

Community gardens promoted to support food security in Retalhuleu

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 1:16pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food held a training session in the village of Mangales, Santa Cruz Muluá, Retalhuleu. Read More »

ENCA chosen as host for regional agricultural health day ceremony

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 2:04pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

The Escuela Nacional Central de Agricultura (ENCA) has been selected by the International Regional Organization for Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA) to host the official ceremony marking 72 years since the declaration of the Regional Day of... Read More »

IGSS expands early detection efforts amid rising breast cancer cases

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 2:07pm
José Adolfo Flamenco Jau President of the Board of Directors at Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of oncology consultations at the Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social (IGSS), according to recent data released by the institution. Read More »

UVG students study Maya worldview through ethnobotany project on cacao

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 3:41pm
Roberto Moreno Rector at Universidad Del Valle De Guatemala

Students from Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) have explored the cultural and historical significance of cacao in Maya civilization through a recent ethnobotany course project. Read More »

Universidad Rafael Landívar signs first academic cooperation agreement at Escuintla campus

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 3:52pm
Father Miquel Cortés Bofill rector at Universidad Rafael Landívar

The Guillermina Herrera Peña Campus of Universidad Rafael Landívar in Escuintla has signed its first academic cooperation agreement with the Guatemalan Center for Research and Training of Sugar Cane (Cengicaña). Read More »

Guatemala analyzes shrimp samples to determine reproductive season

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:10pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

Technical staff from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) collected samples of white shrimp and chacalín on October 22 in the Pacific region of Guatemala. Read More »

Guatemala seeks collaboration with Spain on veterinary medicine controls

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:10pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

María Fernanda Rivera Dávila, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of Guatemala, met with officials from the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) on October 23. Read More »

Ministry of Agriculture launches new system to report administrative irregularities

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:10pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) in Guatemala has launched the Administrative Irregularities Reporting Management System to address corruption and administrative misconduct within the institution. Read More »

Guatemalan government delivers food aid to families with children facing acute malnutrition

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:10pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

During the first three weeks of October, the Government of Guatemala, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA), provided food assistance to 2,290 families with children under five years old who are experiencing acute... Read More »

Ministry organizes workshop on screwworm prevention for Sacatepéquez communities

by Guatemala Business Daily | Friday, Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:10pm
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) organized a theoretical and practical workshop on October 23 to enhance the prevention and control of the screwworm in Sacatepéquez. Read More »

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