MAGA Guatemala shares updates on weather guidance, local development actions and food aid

Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación
Maynor Estrada, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación | Twitter

MAGA Guatemala, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food in Guatemala, published several updates on October 22, 2025, detailing activities related to agriculture, food security, and local development.

In a post from October 22 at 16:30 UTC, MAGA Guatemala shared agrometeorological information for that day. The ministry stated: "#ClimaGT | Le compartimos la información agrometeorológica correspondiente a este miércoles 22 de octubre, junto con recomendaciones dirigidas al sector agrícola y pecuario. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/wRp66SIExs".

Later the same day at 17:30 UTC, the ministry reported on engagement with local leaders in San Marcos. The tweet read: "#SanMarcos | Reunión con autoridades ancestrales permite dar a conocer las acciones destinadas al desarrollo local. #ElPuebloDignoEsprimero https://t.co/LMzddzaZXO".

At 18:00 UTC on October 22, MAGA Guatemala announced an initiative to address food insecurity in Zacapa by distributing food supplies. The ministry wrote: "#Zacapa | Trasladamos 6,427 raciones de alimentos a la cabecera departamental para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria. En los próximos días iniciará la entrega gratuita a las familias más vulnerables. #ElPuebloDignoEsprimero https://t.co/5XUP0I6YUc".

MAGA Guatemala is responsible for agricultural policy and rural development in the country. The agency regularly provides weather information and guidance to support farmers and livestock producers as part of its mandate to strengthen national food security and promote sustainable rural growth.