MAGA Guatemala announces new human rights defender policy and provides agricultural updates

MAGA Guatemala, an official government account providing updates on Guatemalan agricultural and governmental matters, posted several announcements on November 13, 2025. The posts addressed topics ranging from condolences for a recent loss to weather advisories and the introduction of a new human rights policy.

In its first message, MAGA Guatemala expressed sympathy regarding an unspecified event: "Expresamos nuestras condolencias por tan lamentable pérdida. Enviamos nuestro apoyo en estos momentos de dificultad." This tweet was published at 16:00 UTC on November 13, 2025.

Later that day, the account provided information about current weather conditions affecting the country’s agriculture sector. At 16:28 UTC, it stated: "#ClimaGT | Persiste la influencia de un sistema de alta presión desde el norte hacia el centro del país. Le compartimos las recomendaciones para el sector agrícola y pecuario correspondientes a este jueves 13 de noviembre." The update included recommendations for those working in agriculture and livestock due to ongoing high-pressure weather patterns.

At 17:11 UTC, MAGA Guatemala announced the presentation of a new public policy aimed at protecting human rights defenders. The tweet read: "Este día se presentó la Política Pública de Protección de Personas Defensoras de Derechos Humanos 2025-2032, en el Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, en la que participaron el presidente de la República, @BArevalodeLeon, la vicepresidenta, @KarinHerreraVP, la ministra @MariaF_Rivera". This event took place at the National Palace of Culture and involved key government officials including President Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President Karin Herrera.

The Ministry of Agriculture (Ministerio de Agricultura Ganadería y Alimentación), which operates the MAGA Guatemala account, regularly disseminates information relevant to farmers and rural communities as part of its mandate to support agricultural development in Guatemala. The presentation of policies such as the Public Policy for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders reflects broader efforts by the Guatemalan government to address social issues and strengthen institutional frameworks supporting civil society actors.