Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas details citizen budget project and promotes transparency measures

The Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas, the government body responsible for public finances in Guatemala, recently used its official Twitter account to communicate updates regarding budget planning and transparency initiatives.

On November 15, 2025, the Ministry posted: "El Proyecto de Presupuesto para el Ciudadano 2026 explica de forma sencilla cómo se propone, distribuir y ejecutar el gasto público en áreas como: salud , educación e infraestructura .

Ingresa y descubre más: https://t.co/qcaBzcXrij

#Presupuesto2026 https://t.co/v7XDfXp5sp". This tweet refers to the Citizen Budget Project for 2026, which aims to clarify how public spending is proposed and executed in sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure.

Later that day, on November 15, another post announced an upcoming meeting focused on open data. The Ministry wrote: "Te invitamos a la próxima reunión del Comité de Usuarios de Datos Abiertos del #Minfin donde trataremos asuntos fundamentales para avanzar hacia una Guatemala más transparente y comprometida.

20 de noviembre
De 9:00 a 11:00 horas
Confirma tu asistencia: https://t.co/y8IuMjah0K". The event is scheduled for November 20 from 9:00 to 11:00 am and aims to promote greater transparency in Guatemala through discussions with users of open data provided by the Ministry.

On November 16, the Ministry shared information about efforts to enhance social inclusion in state procurement processes. The tweet stated: "El Ministerio de Finanzas Públicas impulsa un enfoque de inclusión social en las compras del Estado, promoviendo mayor participación de las MiPymes.

#ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero
@jmenkos @BArevalodeLeon @GuatemalaGob

Entérate de más en: https://t.co/mktKnQNA0ghttps://t.co/VGC8BWerf7". According to this communication, there is an ongoing effort to increase participation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MiPymes) in government procurement processes.

The focus on transparent budgeting and open data aligns with recent trends among Latin American governments seeking increased citizen engagement and accountability. Involving MiPymes in public procurement has been recognized as a strategy for economic development and reducing inequality across various countries in the region.