The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas of Guatemala published a series of posts on November 11, 2025, addressing recent developments and clarifications regarding public procurement legislation and media coverage. The tweets highlighted interviews and press conferences involving key ministry officials.
In a post dated November 11, 2025, the ministry encouraged followers to listen to an interview with the Vice Minister of Fiscal Transparency and State Procurement, Carlos Melgar. The tweet stated: "Escucha la entrevista al viceministro de Trasparencia Fiscal y Adquisiciones del Estado, @carlosmelgargt, por @Lared1061 , para conocer más detalles de la iniciativa de ley sobre las contrataciones públicas. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero @jmenkos @BArevalodeLeon https://t.co/s3OvjvOsof".
Later that day, the ministry addressed a report by República in two separate tweets referencing statements made by Jonathan Menkos Zeissig, Minister of Public Finance. In the first tweet at 13:55 UTC, the ministry wrote: "#PorSiTeLoPerdiste | Durante su participación en la conferencia de prensa #LaRonda el ministro de Finanzas Públicas, Jonathan Menkos Zeissig, aclaró aspectos de un reportaje publicado por @republicagt , el cual contiene varias de imprecisiones. Entérate de más con este https://t.co/frjdWBoOwg".
A subsequent tweet at 14:35 UTC reiterated this clarification: "#PorSiTeLoPerdiste | Durante su participación en la conferencia de prensa #LaRonda el ministro de Finanzas Públicas, Jonathan Menkos Zeissig, aclaró aspectos de un reportaje publicado por República , el cual contiene varias de imprecisiones. Entérate de más con este video https://t.co/TB8DJbeWa2".
The Ministry of Public Finance is responsible for overseeing fiscal policy and state procurement processes in Guatemala. These communications reflect ongoing efforts by government officials to inform the public about legislative initiatives and respond to media reports concerning their activities.
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