MAGA Guatemala reports on climate monitoring and support for rural agriculture

MAGA Guatemala, an official account focused on agricultural affairs in Guatemala, shared several updates on November 18, 2025, regarding recent government activities and initiatives in the sector.

In a post published at 04:07 UTC, MAGA Guatemala reported on the participation of key officials in a recent event: "En la actividad participó el viceministro de VIDER, José Antonio López, asi como representantes del Comité Nacional de Coordinación de dichas mesas, integrada por DICORER, Unidad de Cambio Climático y CATIE." The tweet highlights the involvement of José Antonio López, vice minister of VIDER, as well as representatives from organizations such as DICORER (Dirección de Coordinación Regional y Extensión Rural), the Unidad de Cambio Climático (Climate Change Unit), and CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza).

Later that morning at 12:00 UTC, MAGA Guatemala posted an update about weather monitoring efforts across the country: "#ClimaGT | Para esta semana se monitorean siete departamentos y 91 municipios, por posibles heladas que podrían afectar la producción agrícola y pecuaria. Conozca los detalles https://t.co/PConwXh0Rp #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" This message indicates that seven departments and 91 municipalities are being monitored for potential frosts that could impact both agricultural and livestock production.

In a subsequent tweet at 14:30 UTC, MAGA Guatemala described ongoing efforts to support rural farming families: "#MAGAcciones | Fortalecemos la agricultura familiar campesina para ampliar la disponibilidad de alimentos e insumos agrícolas en el país. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" The statement underscores actions aimed at strengthening family farming to increase food and agricultural input availability nationwide.

These communications reflect broader strategies by Guatemalan authorities to address climate risks and enhance food security through institutional collaboration and targeted support for rural communities. National agencies like DICORER and specialized centers such as CATIE play roles in research and policy implementation related to agriculture and climate adaptation. Monitoring weather events such as frost is part of ongoing risk management efforts intended to protect vulnerable sectors of agricultural production.