Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas announces training sessions and promotes citizen budget initiative

The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas, the government entity responsible for managing public finances in Guatemala, published several updates on November 8, 2025, regarding initiatives aimed at increasing transparency and engagement with both municipal officials and citizens.

In a post from November 8, 2025, the ministry announced: " El Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas, por medio de la #DAAFIM, invita al personal técnico y administrativo de las municipalidades, a las capacitaciones presenciales y virtuales sobre Inicialización de Saldos 2026. Del 10 al 14 de noviembre 2025 https://t.co/Gw48XoNQs6 https://t.co/ltDujF2dDm". This message highlights upcoming training sessions—both in-person and online—for technical and administrative staff of municipalities on the topic of initializing balances for the year 2026.

Later that day, another post stated: "El Proyecto de Presupuesto para el Ciudadano 2026 te ayuda a comprender cómo se construye el presupuesto , en qué se planea invertir y cómo puedes participar en su seguimiento . Conoce el Proyecto de Presupuesto para el Ciudadano 2026: https://t.co/qcaBzcXrij https://t.co/rutJcDvxo8" (November 8, 2025). The ministry introduced the Citizen Budget Project for 2026 as an educational tool to help residents understand how the national budget is created and where investments are planned. The project also encourages citizen participation in monitoring public spending.

A third update posted on November 8 read: " Este esfuerzo del Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas representa un gran logro al llevar información valiosa y accesible a tantos jóvenes que hoy se preparan para ser los protagonistas del cambio. Cada jornada fue un espacio para aprender, reflexionar y fortalecer la https://t.co/vcBcdVjGf8". In this message, the ministry described its outreach as a significant achievement in making valuable information accessible to young people preparing to contribute to societal change.

The Ministry of Finance has regularly promoted transparency measures and public education about fiscal policy in Guatemala. These efforts are part of broader government initiatives to improve financial literacy among citizens and foster accountability within public institutions.