The President’s Social Communication Secretary, Santiago Palomo, emphasized that this monthly meeting is extensive, deep and above all that it responds to the most felt needs of the historically abandoned groups.

The head of state stated earlier that his administration is promoting “inclusive and equitable” development agreements with indigenous peoples, who have been marginalized as a result of the corruption of successive government administrations.

In tours through several departments since he took office a little over a year ago, Arévalo signed with indigenous authorities and municipalities agendas for the progress of different Mayan communities.

At the end of January, the standard bearer of the Seed Movement party headed the tenth Assembly of National Dialogue with Indigenous and Ancestral Authorities and evaluated the progress achieved in 2024.

The participants defined the priorities for 2025, with emphasis on social investment, infrastructure and strengthening of indigenous institutions.

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