Ministerio Economía highlights support for SMEs and student training in Guatemala

Gabriela Garcia Minister of Economy
Gabriela Garcia Minister of Economy | Ministerio de Economía (MINECO)

The Ministry of Economy of Guatemala highlighted recent initiatives and activities through its official Twitter account on November 3, 2025. The posts addressed the promotion of Guatemalan small and medium-sized enterprises (PYMES) in international markets, educational efforts for university students, and participation in a government health sector event.

In a tweet published at 16:06 UTC, the Ministry stated: "¡Las PYMES guatemaltecas siguen abriendo mercados internacionales! Desde el Viceministerio de Integración y Comercio Exterior del Ministerio de Economía de Guatemala, impulsamos la promoción comercial para que los productos y servicios hechos en Guatemala lleguen cada vez más https://t.co/TuzWy1l2DB".

Later that day, at 18:43 UTC, the Ministry shared an update about student engagement with financial education: "Más de 200 estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas de la USAC participaron en una capacitación sobre el funcionamiento del Registro de Mercado de Valores y Mercancías, fortaleciendo sus conocimientos en temas financieros y acercándose a herramientas clave para su futura https://t.co/67KK24pmal".

At 21:35 UTC, the Ministry reported on an event attended by Valeria Prado, Vice Minister of Investment and Competition. The tweet read: "La viceministra de Inversión y Competencia, Valeria Prado, acompañó a la vicepresidenta de la República, @KarinHerreraVP, al Ministro de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social, Joaquín Barnoya y el Viceministro de Regulación, Vigilancia y Control de Salud en el lanzamiento de la https://t.co/5k1PwwqZ5Z".

The Ministry of Economy plays a central role in promoting trade and supporting business growth in Guatemala. Its ongoing programs include facilitating market access for local businesses and providing training to future professionals. The involvement of high-level officials such as Vice Minister Valeria Prado underscores the ministry's commitment to cross-sector collaboration within the government.