The Ministries of Guatemala There are fourteen in total. This Central American country is bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Honduras and Belize and bordering the Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico. Its territorial extension is 108,890 km², including the continental shelf.
Guatemala is a democratic constitutional republic. Its constitution dates from 1985, with the last amendment made in January 1994. Its system of government is based on three independent powers: executive, legislative and judicial.
National Palace of Culture in Guatemala
Politically, the Guatemalan nation is divided into 22 departments governed by governors selected by the president of the republic. And the mayors of its 331 municipalities are elected by popular vote.
Brief description of the ministries of Guatemala and their functions
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food ( MAGA)
Its functions include formulating and executing agricultural development policies. This includes designing foreign trade policies for agricultural and livestock products.
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources ( MARN)
Among the most important functions of this ministry are: issuance of environmental licenses, evaluation of the environmental instruments in use and administration of environmental education programs.
Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing ( CIV)
The functions of this ministry are the planning and development of communication, infrastructure and national transportation systems.
Ministry of Culture and Sports ( DCM)
The mission of this ministry is the protection, promotion and dissemination of the values and cultural manifestations of the Guatemalan people. It is also responsible for promoting recreation and non-federated and non-school sports.
Ministry of National Defense ( MINDEF)
This ministry formulates policies to enforce the legal regime regarding the defense of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ministry of Social Development ( MIDES)
It is one of the ministries of Guatemala that is in charge of the social area. One of its most important functions is to generate opportunities for the development of capacities from the first years of life.
Ministry of Economy ( MINECO)
Formulates and executes consumer protection policies. In addition, it conducts negotiations of international trade agreements and treaties.
Ministry of Education ( MINEDUC)
Among the most important functions of the ministry are to formulate and administer the educational policy and administer the policy of scholarships and scholarships.
Ministry of Energy and Mines ( MEM)
This entity is in charge of formulating the policy, proposing the respective regulation and supervising the system of exploration, exploitation and commercialization of hydrocarbons and minerals.
Ministry of Public Finances ( MINFIN)
This entity formulates the fiscal and financial policy of the government. Likewise, he directs coordinates and consolidates the project of the State budget.
Ministry of the Interior ( MINGOB)
The MINGOB is one of the important ministries of Guatemala. It is his duty to comply with and enforce the legal regime relating to the maintenance of peace and public order, the security of persons. It is also responsible for protecting your assets and guaranteeing your rights.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MINEX)
The MINEX formulates the policies and applies the legal regime related to the relations of the State of Guatemala with other States.
Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance ( MSPAS)
It is part of a group that is in charge of the social area. It must ensure the physical, mental and social health of the entire population.
Ministry of Labor and Social Security ( MINTRAB)
He is in charge of directing and guiding the labor and social policy of the country and enforcing the laws in everything related to work and social security.
References
- Weidensdörfer, P. (2007). Country Paper Guatemala. Munich: GRIN Verlag
- Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Food. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from web.maga.gob.gt.
- Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from marn.gob.gt.
- Ministry of Communications Infrastructure and Housing. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from civ.gob.gt .
- Ministry of Culture and Sports of Guatemala. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from mcd.gob.gt.
- Ministry of National Defense. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from mindef.mil.gt.
- Ministry of Social Development. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from mides.gob.gt.
- Ministry of Economy. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from mineco.gob.gt.
- Ministry of Energy and Mines. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from mem.gob.gt.
- Ministry of Public Finances. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from minfin.gob.gt.
- Ministry of the Interior. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from mingob.gob.gt.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from minex.gob.gt.
- Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from mspas.gob.gt.
- Ministry of Labor and Social Security. [Official Website, Guatemala]. (s / f). Retrieved on December 29, 2017, from mintrabajo.gob.gt.