The president of Guatemala posted on his social networks a message in which he assures that the approval of the 2025 budget will bring well-being to Guatemalan families.
After a marathon session, in the early morning of November 27, the Congress of the Republic approved the General Budget of State Revenue and Exit for 2025, in the amount of Q148 thousand 526.47 million, and that is why President Bernardo Arévalo congratulated the deputies.
The approval of the Budget was the last point of the session that began on November 26 with a reform of the Organized Crime Act, which will allow the Seed Movement, an official party, to lift the suspension of the party and recover benefits from bench and congressmen.
The National Civil Police Act was also reformed, although opposition deputies indicated that, instead of supporting agents, it can be used to attack and intimidate the civilian population and within the day the deputies were also prescribed a wage increase from 2025, as they approved an increase of Q1 464 million 605 thousand 960 to the Congressional Budget.
On the afternoon of November 26, President Arévalo posted on X a message that read “Congratulations” CongressGuate; Congratulations Banking Seed Long live democracy.
The post was moments after Congress approved the amendment to article 82 of the Organized Crime Act, thus opening the way for lifting the suspension of the legal personality of the Seed Movement.
Yesterday we took a big step.
President Arévalo again used social media to give his opinion on the 2025 budget. At about 8.40 a.m. on November 27, he wrote on X: Yesterday we took a big step. Always with the purpose of bringing well-being and dignified life to Guatemalan families, Congress has approved the 2025 budget.
He added: “The budget is strong, responsible and with a clear focus on making Guatemala go ahead in important aspects such as education, health, social development, infrastructure, and many others. A great step for all the people of Guatemala.
This article was translated after appearing in Prensa Libre