The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas has recently highlighted ongoing efforts and challenges in public sector finance management through a series of posts on its official social media account. The tweets, authored by the ministry, cover topics ranging from outdated procurement legislation to transparency initiatives and educational outreach.
On November 14, 2025, the ministry addressed the status of the country's procurement law. In a post made at 19:17 UTC, it stated: "La actual Ley de Contrataciones del Estado entró en vigor en 1992 y ha sido reformada en múltiples ocasiones; sin embargo, se ha quedado completamente desfasada frente a las necesidades del sector público, explicó el ministro de finanzas públicas, Jonathan Menkos Zeissig." According to the minister Jonathan Menkos Zeissig, despite multiple reforms since its enactment in 1992, the law no longer meets current public sector requirements.
Later that same day at 22:33 UTC, the ministry emphasized its commitment to transparency and provided information about treasury bonds for small investors: "#ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero y como parte de nuestro compromiso con la transparencia te damos a conocer los detalles de los Bonos del Tesoro para Pequeños Inversionistas colocados para financiar el #Presupuesto2025.
Si quieres saber cómo invertir en Bonos del Tesoro para". This message aligns with broader government efforts to enhance fiscal openness and encourage citizen participation in national budget processes.
On November 15, 2025 at 00:46 UTC, the ministry posted about youth engagement initiatives: "¡La juventud es protagonista del cambio! Más de 250 estudiantes del Instituto de Educación Básica en la Reforma, San Marcos, participaron en una capacitación del Programa Cultura Fiscal y Presupuesto Ciudadano, impulsada por el Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas. Una". This tweet refers to training activities under programs designed to promote fiscal culture and civic awareness among young people.
The referenced procurement law was originally enacted over three decades ago and has undergone several amendments. However, officials have noted that evolving public sector demands now outpace these updates. Meanwhile, Guatemala's Ministry of Finance continues initiatives aimed at increasing transparency around state finances—such as providing investment opportunities for small investors in treasury bonds—and investing in educational programs intended to foster informed citizenship among students.
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