Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas promotes museum night events and youth education programs

Jonathan Menkos, Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas
Jonathan Menkos, Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas | Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas

The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas, Guatemala's Ministry of Public Finance, used its official Twitter account to promote cultural and educational initiatives on November 8, 2025. The posts highlighted activities at the Museo del Grabado en Acero Mariano Peraza (MUGA) during the Noche de los Museos and detailed a youth education program in Alta Verapaz.

On November 8, 2025, the ministry posted an invitation to participate in a hands-on art activity: "Al finalizar tu recorrido, podrás crear tu propio grabado, una experiencia que te permitirá llevarte un recuerdo especial de la Noche de los Museos. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero @jmenkos @BArevalodeLeon @GuatemalaGob".

Later that day, another tweet provided details about a special event at MUGA: "El Museo del Grabado en Acero Mariano Peraza (MUGA) te invita a un recorrido especial en la Noche de los Museos. ¡Te esperamos! 17:00 a 22:00 horas Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas 8a. Avenida 20-59 Zona 1, Centro Cívico, Guatemala #NocheDeMuseos".

In another post from November 8, the ministry focused on youth education efforts in Cobán: " Los jóvenes de la comunidad San Benito en Cobán, Alta Verapaz, impulsan el cabio a través del aprendizaje. Más de 100 estudiantes del Instituto de Educación Básica por Cooperativa participaron en las capacitaciones del Programa Cultura Fiscal de Ministerio de Finanzas".

These announcements are part of broader government efforts to foster cultural engagement and financial literacy among citizens. The Noche de los Museos is an annual event in Guatemala City where museums open their doors for evening visits and special programming. Initiatives like the Programa Cultura Fiscal aim to improve public understanding of fiscal policy and civic responsibility among young people across various regions.