MAGA Guatemala, an organization active on social media, published several posts on November 10, 2025, addressing food security initiatives, public health information, and condolences.
In a post made at 00:30 UTC, MAGA Guatemala shared health-related information regarding livestock consumption. The account stated: " El #GusanoBarrenador no produce toxinas, por lo que el consumo de carne de res, cerdo u otros animales afectados no representa riesgo."
Later that day at 15:10 UTC, the organization reported on its efforts to support vulnerable families facing food insecurity. The tweet read: "Apoyamos a las familias que más lo necesitan a través de la entrega de 18,549 raciones de alimentos a familias en situación de inseguridad alimentaria em San Pedro Carchá, #AltaVerapaz; y San Miguel Uspantán, #Quiché.
Todas las entregas se realizan de manera gratuita y en los"
Additionally, at 16:12 UTC the same day, MAGA Guatemala expressed sympathy for a recent loss in another post: "Expresamos nuestras condolencias por tan lamentable pérdida.
Enviamos nuestro apoyo en estos momentos de dificultad."
The Gusano Barrenador (screwworm) is known not to produce toxins harmful to humans; therefore meat from affected animals does not pose a risk for consumers. Food assistance programs like those mentioned are often targeted toward regions experiencing chronic poverty and malnutrition in Guatemala.
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