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The executive branch is headed by the president Alejandro Giamattipromoted actions that support communities’ efforts to improve the quality of life of Guatemalans.

This is reflected in the fact that in 2023, the allocation of these cases for VAT – BAZ, VONPETROL and exceptional contribution, among others, amounts to 402.9 million Q14, an increase of 2127.2 million QQ compared to the previous year, according to the Executive Coordination Secretariat of the Presidency (SCEP).

“For the first time, with the administration of President Giammattei, a methodology was implemented that provided more support to local authorities,” the government noted on its social networks. While what was approved for the district development councils during the period from 2020 to 2023 amounted to 11,538.4 million riyals, which is more than what was allocated in the previous administration by 2,621.8 million riyals.

He added, “The president has a municipal spirit and he demonstrated it through the Executive Coordination Secretariat of the Presidency, the Municipal Development Institute, and parties related to municipal affairs.” Luis Ruano, Chairman of the Presidential Committee for Municipal Affairs.

In addition, the establishment or strengthening of 165 Municipal Offices of Water and Sanitation (OMAS) by the Presidential Commission for Municipal Affairs (Copresam) should be added. Axel Gonzalez, Mayor of San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla, highlighted the Governor’s stance of support.

“This administration is interested in how we operate and meet the needs of our municipalities and our neighbors,” the mayor said. Gonzalez highlighted, among other efforts, the increase in the constitutional status of mayors and working meetings with the head of state to detail business.

Hugo Rene Sarceño, mayor of Puerto Barrios, Isabel, said his district has been supported with roads, educational and sports infrastructure. “We have not seen this support in other administrations,” said Francisco Poppe, Mayor of San Agustín Lanquin, Alta Verapaz. This government did it; “It’s very beneficial for people.”