MAGA Guatemala shares updates on weather precautions and new agricultural initiatives

MAGA Guatemala, an official government account focused on agricultural matters in Guatemala, shared a series of updates on November 4, 2025, addressing weather conditions, new initiatives in aquaculture, and international cooperation.

In a post published at 02:00 UTC, MAGA Guatemala alerted the public to expected low temperatures across the country and offered advice for protecting crops and livestock. The tweet stated: "Las condiciones para esta semana prevén bajas temperaturas en el territorio nacional, por ello se brindas estas recomendaciones para el cuidado de cultivos y animales. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" (November 4, 2025).

Later that morning at 03:00 UTC, the account announced the launch of a pilot project aimed at improving family nutrition and production through fish farming. The message read: "Inauguramos plan piloto de cultivo de tilapia para fortalecer la nutrición y la producción familiar. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" (November 4, 2025).

At 03:42 UTC on the same day, MAGA Guatemala reported that Minister Maria F. Rivera was participating in a high-level meeting in Brasília with leading agricultural authorities from across the continent. According to the tweet: "La ministra @MariaF_Rivera participa en el encuentro que reúne en Brasilia, a las máximas autoridades del agro del continente, convocadas por el IICA y el Gobierno de Brasil. La conferencia busca fortalecer la cooperación, la sostenibilidad y la innovación en los sistemas" (November 4, 2025).

The Ministry of Agriculture of Guatemala frequently issues recommendations to protect agriculture during periods of adverse weather such as cold fronts or heavy rains. These measures are intended to minimize losses among farmers and ensure food security for rural communities.

Pilot projects like tilapia farming have been introduced by Guatemalan authorities as part of broader efforts to diversify food sources and improve nutritional outcomes for families in rural areas.

Minister Maria F. Rivera’s participation in international forums reflects ongoing collaboration between Latin American countries and organizations such as IICA—the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture—to address regional challenges related to sustainability and innovation within agricultural systems.