Banco de Guatemala highlights financial inclusion gains and credit rating upgrade

Álvaro González Ricci President of the Bank of Guatemala
Álvaro González Ricci President of the Bank of Guatemala | Banco de Guatemala (Banco Central)

Banco de Guatemala shared several updates on its official X account on October 21, 2025. The posts highlighted the institution’s outreach efforts, recent improvements in financial inclusion, and international market recognition of Guatemala's economic stability.

In a post published at 14:31 UTC, Banco de Guatemala promoted its numismatic museum to the public. The tweet stated: " Viaja a épocas pasadas sin máquina del tiempo… Visita el #MuseoNumismático del #BancoDeGuatemala y conoce las monedas y billetes que marcaron la historia de #Guatemala. Lunes a viernes 8:00 a 16:00 horas ¡Entrada gratuita! #BanguatInvita" (October 21, 2025).

Later that day, at 17:21 UTC, the central bank reported progress in national financial inclusion metrics. The tweet read: "El índice de inclusión financiera alcanzó 65.9%, fortaleciendo el crédito, el ahorro y la formalidad económica. #ENIF #InclusiónFinanciera" (October 21, 2025). This announcement aligns with ongoing initiatives in Guatemala to improve access to banking services and support economic development.

By evening, Banco de Guatemala addressed the country's credit rating upgrade. At 22:00 UTC, it posted: "El ascenso de Guatemala de BB a BB+ refleja la confianza de los mercados internacionales en su solidez macroeconómica, la estabilidad cambiaria y la disciplina institucional. #PreservandoElValorDeNuestroPaís" (October 21, 2025). Credit ratings are important for countries seeking favorable terms in international markets and reflect external assessments of fiscal management and economic prospects.

Banco de Guatemala serves as the nation’s central bank and plays a key role in maintaining monetary stability and fostering economic growth through policy actions and public engagement such as these communications.