The Ministerio de Comunicaciones of Guatemala outlined the procedural steps required before beginning road construction projects in a series of tweets posted on November 17, 2025. The posts detail the administrative and technical processes that precede actual construction, emphasizing the time and coordination involved.
In its first post, the ministry explained: " Se elabora el perfil del proyecto y se genera el código SNIP para avanzar.
El expediente pasa a DIPLAN y luego a SEGEPLAN, donde se decide si continúa o no. " (November 17, 2025). This message describes how project profiles are created and assigned an SNIP code before being reviewed by DIPLAN and SEGEPLAN for approval to proceed.
A subsequent tweet further detailed the next phases: " Se licita una empresa para los estudios de ingeniería (mínimo 3 meses).
Se realizan estudios: tránsito, hidráulicos, ambientales, seguridad vial, entre otros.
Con SNIP de inversión aprobado, se licita a la empresa constructora y supervisora. " (November 17, 2025). Here, the ministry noted that bidding for engineering studies takes at least three months and includes assessments such as traffic flow, hydraulics, environmental impact, and road safety. Once investment approval is secured via SNIP, bids are solicited for construction and supervision companies.
In a third post on the same day, the ministry summarized the overall timeline: " Antes de construir, pasan aprox. 2 años de preparación, estudios y trámites.
Construir una carretera requiere trabajo técnico y un equipo comprometido, pero abre oportunidades para más comunidades.
#PlanConecta2025 #CaminosCIV #Guatemala" (November 17, 2025).
These procedures reflect Guatemala’s regulatory framework for public infrastructure projects. The SNIP code refers to the National Public Investment System (Sistema Nacional de Inversión Pública), which standardizes project evaluation and ensures alignment with national development plans prior to funding or execution decisions.
The Ministry’s communication aims to inform citizens about why road construction is preceded by lengthy preparation phases involving technical teams and regulatory oversight.
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