Ministerio de Comunicaciones highlights bridge projects and commemorative stamps in October updates

The Guatemalan Ministry of Communications reported a series of infrastructure and cultural developments on October 21, 2025, through its official social media account. The updates include progress on key bridge projects in San Marcos and Petén, as well as the release of commemorative postage stamps for an upcoming regional sporting event.

According to a post made at 21:14 UTC, the ministry announced, " @CAMINOS_CIV concluyó la reparación del puente Los Tarros, en San Pablo, San Marcos. El paso continúa cerrado temporalmente mientras el concreto alcanza su resistencia. Más detalles: https://t.co/3Fkbw6ocIv #CIV #CaminosCIV #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/f80UiZYxeu". The statement indicates that while repairs have been completed on the Los Tarros bridge in San Pablo, San Marcos, the crossing remains closed until the concrete reaches full strength.

Later that day at 21:37 UTC, another update highlighted progress in Petén: " Bajo el sol intenso del norte de Petén, el personal de @CAMINOS_CIV concluyó la instalación de la nariz de lanzamiento, pieza clave para el montaje del puente de 60 metros que conectará comunidades en Sayaxché, Petén. : https://t.co/EUxOSIR4AV #PlanConecta2025 https://t.co/eCdsHTTtuV". This message describes the completion of a critical component for assembling a new 60-meter bridge intended to improve connectivity between communities in Sayaxché.

In addition to infrastructure news, the ministry also shared information about a new stamp issue at 22:57 UTC: " Conoce las características técnicas de la emisión postal “XII Juegos Centroamericanos, Guatemala 2025 – Unidos por el Deporte” Diseñados por el artista Alejandro Abadía, los sellos incorporan elementos que representan la energía, el movimiento y la identidad regional. https://t.co/mKbuxjO9JV". The stamps were designed by artist Alejandro Abadía and are themed around the XII Central American Games scheduled to take place in Guatemala in 2025.

These announcements come as part of ongoing efforts by Guatemala's Ministry of Communications to enhance national infrastructure and promote cultural initiatives ahead of major events such as the Central American Games.