The Guatemalan Ministry of Culture and Sports used its official Twitter account on December 5, 2025, to highlight achievements in sports and culture as well as to announce the passing of a prominent national writer.
In a post published at 21:30 UTC, the Ministry shared news about a local athlete's success at an international event: "#Guatemala | Con una trayectoria de fortaleza que inició en 1981, nuestro paratleta guatemalteco celebró la plata en 100 m mariposa y bronce en 100 m pecho en el Festival ParaDeportivo Centroamericano 2025. Conoce más aquí: https://t.co/K7ZZV856WB #AlPuebloDignoSeLeRespon" (December 5, 2025). The message points to continued support for athletes with disabilities and highlights Guatemala’s participation in regional para-sport competitions.
Shortly afterward, at 21:45 UTC, the Ministry reported the death of a renowned literary figure. In its statement, it wrote: "Lamentamos profundamente el sensible fallecimiento de Mario Alberto Carrera, destacado escritor guatemalteco y Premio Nacional de Literatura 1999. Expresamos nuestras condolencias y nos solidarizamos con su familia en estos momentos. https://t.co/9AqYx4zjil" (December 5, 2025). Carrera was recognized with Guatemala's highest literary honor in 1999.
Later that evening at 22:03 UTC, the Ministry highlighted another cultural achievement by honoring Brenda Itzé Lemus Gordillo: "#Guatemala | Brenda Itzé Lemus Gordillo fue reconocida con la Distinción Medalla de Honor al Mérito Popol Wuj, por su destacada trayectoria en el campo de la bibliotecología y la cultura, que ha impactado de forma positiva en su comunidad. #AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde https://t.co/sV7g6tSRzY" (December 5, 2025).
The Ministry of Culture and Sports regularly uses social media to promote achievements in arts and athletics and commemorate figures who have contributed to Guatemala’s cultural heritage.
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