MAGA Guatemala highlights cross-border food safety projects and local agricultural support

MAGA Guatemala, an official account focused on agricultural and food security initiatives in Guatemala, published several updates on October 22, 2025, regarding collaborative projects and community support activities.

In a post made at 18:30 UTC, MAGA Guatemala announced progress in a bilateral project with El Salvador: "En el marco del Codex Alimentarius se avanza en un proyecto entre Guatemala y El Salvador para fortalecer la inocuidad alimentaria." The statement references the Codex Alimentarius, an international set of food standards developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO), which aims to protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in the food trade.

Later that day at 19:00 UTC, the organization shared details about local agricultural support efforts: "#Guatemala | Para fortalecer la producción agrícola y mejorar la seguridad alimentaria en las comunidades de Conacaste y Castaño, en Chuarrancho, entregamos pilones de hortalizas para beneficiar a 38 familias." This initiative seeks to improve both agricultural output and food security for families in specific Guatemalan communities.

At 19:40 UTC, MAGA Guatemala provided another update from western Guatemala: "#SanMarcos | Continuamos impulsando la agenda territorial en el occidente del país, por ello, en Ixchiguán, el viceministro del #VIDER, José Antonio López, se reunió con autoridades ancestrales de los pueblos Mam, Sipakapense, k’iche’ y líderes de Ixchiguán, Tacaná, Tejutla," The tweet highlights ongoing dialogue between government officials and indigenous authorities as part of a broader territorial agenda.

The Codex Alimentarius Commission was established in 1963 by FAO and WHO to develop harmonized international food standards. Its guidelines are widely adopted by countries to improve food safety systems and facilitate trade. Collaborative efforts like those between Guatemala and El Salvador often aim to align national regulations with these global standards for better public health outcomes.