The Guatemalan Ministry of Culture and Sports, led by Minister Liwy Grazioso, shared updates on November 12, 2025, regarding its participation in a technical inter-institutional meeting at the Congress of Guatemala. The ministry highlighted ongoing efforts to coordinate with other ministries and regulatory bodies on the advancement of development council projects while safeguarding national heritage.
In a tweet posted on November 12, 2025, the ministry stated: "#Guatemala | La ministra @Liwy_Grazioso participó en una mesa técnica interinstitucional en el @CongresoGuate, con el propósito de coordinar con los ministerios y entes rectores el avance de los proyectos de los Consejos de Desarrollo, resguardando el patrimonio."
During her intervention at the meeting, Minister Grazioso emphasized the ministry's commitment to expediting construction projects while protecting cultural resources. As posted on November 12, 2025: "Durante su intervención, la ministra resaltó la disposición de esta cartera para agilizar proyectos de construcción y resaltó que el patrimonio es un recurso que debe resguardarse sin frenar el desarrollo."
In another message from the same day, the ministry further underscored the importance of institutional coordination for streamlining processes without jeopardizing archaeological remains that may be discovered during development initiatives. The tweet read: "Asimismo, subrayó la importancia de promover la coordinación entre instituciones para agilizar los procesos sin poner en riesgo los vestigios arqueológicos que pueden ser encontrados. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero"
The Ministry of Culture and Sports plays a central role in preserving Guatemala’s rich cultural heritage amid ongoing infrastructure and development activities. Coordination between governmental entities is crucial to balance progress with preservation of archaeological sites and historical patrimony.
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