Guatemala Ministry of Communications reports 53% budget execution

Guatemala Ministry of Communications infrastructure projects budget execution road construction

The Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure, and Housing (CIV) in Guatemala has reached a 53% budget execution rate, according to Minister Norma Zea. This represents a 7.17% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

The Ministry has announced plans for 2027 that include 225 new road projects involving technical studies and construction. Currently, between 45 and 47 road projects are in progress. During the current year, 16 works were completed, with 18 more expected to be reactivated.

Upcoming projects include the expansion of the CA-9 North highway from El Rancho to Teculután, a project exceeding Q900 million that includes the reconstruction of the El Güijo bridge. Additionally, the Ministry is working on geometric solutions and designs to intervene in various points of the national road network.

Entities

General Directorate of Roads · Guatemala · Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure, and Housing · Norma Zea · Social Solidarity Fund

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Work is being carried out on the CA-9 Norte highway to expand it to four lanes between El Rancho and Teculután. tvaztecaguate.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Budget execution increased by 7.17% compared to the same period in 2025. tvaztecaguate.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ministry plans to launch 225 new road projects for 2027. tvaztecaguate.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] 16 road projects were completed during the 2026 fiscal year. radiotgw.gob.gt
[○ 1 SOURCE] The CIV budget execution is at 53%. tvaztecaguate.com
[● 2 SOURCES] There are between 45 and 47 road projects currently in execution. tvaztecaguate.com · radiotgw.gob.gt
[○ 1 SOURCE] The UCEE completed renovations in 13 rural educational centers. radiotgw.gob.gt
[○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 859 kilometers of roadwork have been completed through paving, resurfacing, and maintenance. radiotgw.gob.gt