Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas shares updates on budget transparency and civic engagement initiatives

The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas, Guatemala's Ministry of Public Finance, shared several updates on its official X account on November 2, 2025. The posts covered topics including citizen engagement with the national budget, cultural initiatives, and educational outreach.

In a tweet published at 15:16 UTC, the ministry wrote: "El encuentro profundizó en el análisis del Presupuesto Ciudadano como herramienta clave para comprender el Presupuesto General del Estado y promover la transparencia en la administración de los recursos públicos. Se abordaron temas como prioridades del gasto, funciones del https://t.co/SVQVMPGo4Z". This message highlights an event focused on analyzing the Citizen Budget as a key tool for understanding the national budget and promoting transparency in public resource management.

Later that day, at 18:16 UTC, the ministry announced an upcoming event: " ¡Se acerca la Noche de los Museos!
Para que descubras más sobre la historia de la producción fiscal de Guatemala, el Museo del Grabado en Acero Mariano Peraza (MUGA) abrirá sus puertas y te invita a ser parte de esta experiencia única.

¡Te esperamos!
7 de https://t.co/9fuDpvTtRh". The announcement invites the public to visit the Museo del Grabado en Acero Mariano Peraza (MUGA) during "Noche de los Museos," where visitors can learn about Guatemala’s fiscal history.

At 20:09 UTC, the ministry highlighted its fiscal culture program: " ¡Cerramos con broche de oro la jornada de esta semana del Programa Cultura Fiscal!
En el Centro Educativo Betania de San Benito, Cobán, Alta Verapaz, más de 100 estudiantes participaron con entusiasmo, demostrando que la juventud es la fuerza que impulsa el cambio en https://t.co/mKUURAXdXn". According to this post, over 100 students participated in activities at Centro Educativo Betania in San Benito, Cobán, Alta Verapaz as part of efforts to foster fiscal awareness among young people.

The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas is responsible for overseeing Guatemala’s financial administration and implementing policies aimed at transparency and efficient use of public resources. Initiatives such as the Citizen Budget and educational programs are part of broader efforts by Guatemalan authorities to increase civic participation and accountability in government spending.