The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas of Guatemala has announced new legislative initiatives through a series of posts on its official Twitter account, aiming to improve the country’s economic framework and public procurement processes.
On November 11, 2025, the ministry stated: "#PorSiTeLoPerdiste | El Ejecutivo presentó ante el @CongresoGuate la iniciativa de Ley para la Facilitación del Cumplimiento en la Devolución de Impuestos, que tiene como objetivo crear mayores y mejores condiciones para el crecimiento y desarrollo económico del país." This tweet highlights the executive branch's presentation of a bill intended to streamline tax refund procedures as part of broader efforts to foster economic growth.
Later that day, another post detailed an upcoming proposal regarding public contracting laws. On November 11, 2025, the ministry wrote: "#PorSiTeLoPerdiste | El ministro de Finanzas Públicas, Jonathan Menkos Zeissig (@jmenkos), anunció que en las próximas dos semanas se presentará al @CongresoGuate la nueva iniciativa de Ley de Contrataciones Públicas, que sustituirá la normativa actual, aprobada en 1992," signaling an imminent legislative update intended to replace regulations in place since 1992.
Further information about this initiative was shared on November 12, 2025. The ministry posted: "Para informarte más acerca de la iniciativa de ley sobre las contrataciones públicas. , te invitamos a ver la entrevista al viceministro de Trasparencia Fiscal y Adquisiciones del Estado, @carlosmelgargt, en @TN23NOTICIAS. " The message invites the public to watch an interview with Vice Minister Carlos Melgar for more details on national television.
The current Guatemalan Public Procurement Law was enacted in 1992. Since then, changes in technology and transparency standards have prompted calls for reform. The proposed updates seek to align Guatemala’s procurement practices with modern standards and enhance fiscal transparency across government operations.
Alerts Sign-up