MINEX Guatemala highlights breast cancer awareness and celebrates national culture

MINEX Guatemala, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, shared several posts on October 19, 2025, addressing public health awareness, cultural heritage, and institutional recognition.

In a message published at 13:00 UTC, MINEX Guatemala stated: "Conmemoramos el Día Mundial de la Lucha contra el Cáncer de Mama, promoviendo la importancia de la prevención mediante el autoexamen y las revisiones médicas regulares. ¡Detectarlo a tiempo puede marcar la diferencia! #Prevención #Salud". The post emphasizes the importance of breast cancer prevention through self-examination and regular medical checkups.

At 14:00 UTC on the same day, MINEX Guatemala highlighted a significant date in Guatemalan cultural history. The ministry wrote: "#DiplomaciaCulturalGT | Conmemoramos el natalicio de Miguel Ángel Asturias, ilustre guatemalteco y referente de la literatura latinoamericana. Su obra, galardonada con el Premio Nobel de Literatura en 1967, continúa inspirando y proyectando la riqueza cultural de Guatemala". Miguel Ángel Asturias was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1967 for his contributions to Latin American literature and remains an influential figure representing Guatemalan culture internationally.

Later that afternoon at 15:58 UTC, MINEX Guatemala acknowledged another national institution's anniversary by stating: "Celebramos con el @MINTRABAJOGuate su 69 aniversario, reconociendo su compromiso constante con la promoción del trabajo digno, el fortalecimiento del diálogo social, el respeto a los derechos laborales y la protección de los sectores más vulnerables, contribuyendo así al". This message marks the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare's ongoing efforts to promote decent work conditions and safeguard labor rights in Guatemala.

Miguel Ángel Asturias is widely recognized as one of Latin America's leading literary figures. His works often reflect the social realities and indigenous heritage of Guatemala. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Ministerio de Trabajo y Previsión Social) has played an important role since its founding in promoting workers' rights and fostering dialogue between employers and employees in Guatemala.