Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Guatemala promotes transparency and rural electrification initiatives

The Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Guatemala has announced several recent initiatives and activities through its official Twitter account. The ministry, led by Víctor Hugo Ventura, has focused on promoting transparency, expanding rural energy access, and reaffirming commitments to sustainable energy transitions.

On November 5, 2025, the ministry stated: "El @MEMguatemala pone a disposición su Formulario de Denuncias de Probidad para promover la transparencia y la integridad. Si conoces o sospechas de algún acto irregular, puedes presentar tu denuncia de manera segura y confidencial. #ProbidadMEM #IntegridadMEM #ÉticaEnAcciónGT https://t.co/tgprJbcHdK". This announcement highlights the launch of a probity complaints form designed to encourage public reporting of suspected irregularities in a secure and confidential manner.

Later that day, on November 5, the ministry shared another update: "La Dirección General de Energía del @memguatemala realizó evaluaciones técnicas en Puerto Barrios, Izabal, para que más comunidades rurales accedan a energía segura y sostenible, beneficiando a 362 guatemaltecos en los caseríos Punta Gruesa y Chichipate. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/9YhCed8Owh". According to this post, technical evaluations were conducted in Puerto Barrios, Izabal with the goal of extending safe and sustainable energy to rural communities. The initiative is expected to benefit 362 residents in Punta Gruesa and Chichipate.

On November 6, Minister Víctor Hugo Ventura participated in an international forum organized by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE). The ministry reported: "El Ministro de Energía y Minas, Víctor Hugo Ventura, participó en el foro del @BCIE_Org, 'Reafirmando el compromiso de Guatemala con una transición energética sostenible', basada en la innovación, la inversión y la cooperación regional. #TransiciónEnergética #EnergíaSostenible https://t.co/yC9AFB8jzJ".

The Ministerio de Energía y Minas plays a central role in Guatemala’s energy policy and development. It is responsible for overseeing national strategies related to energy production and distribution as well as promoting transparency within its operations. The focus on rural electrification aligns with broader efforts across Latin America to improve access to reliable electricity for underserved populations.