The Ministerio de Comunicaciones of Guatemala announced on December 2, 2025, that Lic. Pedro Pablo Rodríguez Barrios has assumed the role of Secretary General at the Dirección General de Transportes (DGT). The announcement was made through a series of posts on the ministry's official social media account.
In its initial statement, the ministry posted: " Nuevo Secretario General en la DGT
Hoy asumió funciones el Lic. Pedro Pablo Rodríguez Barrios como Secretario General de la @DGTguate https://t.co/KtPQHmEYyS" (December 2, 2025).
A subsequent message highlighted Rodríguez Barrios' qualifications and objectives for his tenure: "Con amplia experiencia en el ámbito jurídico, su labor estará enfocada en mejorar la agilidad, transparencia y eficiencia en la gestión de trámites, siempre al servicio de la población.
:https://t.co/xzwESuyIdg
#ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero #CIV #DGT https://t.co/Dqj2N8r3dF" (December 2, 2025).
Later the same day, the ministry referenced legislative efforts to improve transportation systems in Guatemala: "Esta nueva ley busca un sistema de transporte más seguro, eficiente y moderno, que responda a las necesidades reales del país y garantice mejores condiciones para el traslado de personas y mercancías.
Más detalles: https://t.co/ct4H9G7L0Dhttps://t.co/N0ih5gJANj" (December 2, 2025).
The appointment comes as part of ongoing initiatives within Guatemala’s Ministry of Communications to modernize and improve public services. The DGT is responsible for regulating and overseeing transportation across the country.
Pedro Pablo Rodríguez Barrios’ legal background is expected to contribute to reforms aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency in administrative processes within the DGT.
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