MAGA Guatemala highlights Rivera Dávila’s remarks on agricultural research and international cooperation

MAGA Guatemala, a social media account focused on Guatemalan agricultural issues, shared a series of posts on November 4, 2025, highlighting the role of regional cooperation and research in the country’s agricultural sector. The tweets featured statements from Rivera Dávila regarding key programs and partnerships.

In one post dated November 4, 2025, MAGA Guatemala quoted Rivera Dávila: “Ejemplo de ello, el programa Consorcios Regionales de Investigación Agropecuaria (CRIA), el cual revivió la investigación agrícola en Guatemala, la cual debemos fortalecer y es uno de los retos que tenemos en el país”, expresó Rivera Dávila. The message referred to the Consorcios Regionales de Investigación Agropecuaria (CRIA) program as an example that revitalized agricultural research in Guatemala and identified strengthening this initiative as an ongoing challenge.

Another tweet from the same day highlighted appreciation for international collaboration. According to MAGA Guatemala: “Durante su participación, agradeció al doctor Manuel Otero, Director General del Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación (IICA), su labor en los años que estuvo al frente de la institución, contribuyendo con proyectos insignia en Guatemala.” This statement acknowledged Dr. Manuel Otero's contributions as Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) during his tenure.

The final tweet from November 4 emphasized the importance of collective efforts and institutional support. MAGA Guatemala posted: Rivera Dávila concluyó su intervención, destacando que “hay desafíos conjuntos, pero también un sistema importante y fuerte qué es el IICA, para poder hacer frente y poder construir por medio de la tecnología, la innovación y sobre todo de la cooperación entre los países,” underlining both shared challenges and the significance of technology-driven cooperation through organizations like IICA.

The CRIA program mentioned by Rivera Dávila is part of broader efforts to improve agricultural research and innovation in Central America. Such initiatives are often supported by regional bodies like IICA that facilitate technical assistance and cross-border collaboration among member countries.