The Guatemalan government, led by President Bernardo Arévalo, has been actively addressing several national issues through a series of press conferences known as "La Ronda" held at the Palacio Nacional. Key topics discussed include the upcoming FIL Guatemala 2025 event, progress in public investment, and the government's focus on improving security and administrative processes. The Ministry of Governance, headed by Francisco Jiménez, provided details on the procurement and standardization of armaments for the National Civil Police (PNC), responding to concerns raised by the Contraloría General de Cuentas and requesting additional time for further analysis. Security efforts have also been strengthened at border points like La Mesilla. The government highlighted an over 15% increase in foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year. In education, Minister Anabella Giracca emphasized efforts to restore order and governance within the Ministry of Education amid ongoing protests by the STEG teachers' union, who have been accused of disobeying judicial orders. The government reported that over 1,000 schools have reopened since the dismantling of the teachers' camp in the Plaza de la Constitución, with expectations for teachers to return to classrooms by the end of July. The Ministry of Education confirmed students will resume classes on July 28, with options such as double shifts to complete the academic year. Additionally, a 12-year-old girl has been implicated in the fatal stabbing of a teacher in Huehuetenango; the Procuraduría de la Niñez y la Adolescencia is treating the case as a protective process rather than punitive, given the minor's age. The government also addressed the reactivation and transformation of the Dirección General de Transportes and ongoing efforts to support victims of recent earthquakes in Santa María de Jesús, Sacatepéquez. Meanwhile, the Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT) reported that 53% of vehicles have paid the circulation tax ahead of the 2025 deadline and acknowledged issues with virtual platforms, offering assistance to affected users. President Arévalo also announced the opening of a Guatemalan consulate in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of outreach to the diaspora. In related political developments, opposition efforts to remove Governor Orrego for alleged breaches of probity have been met with his refusal to resign, calling the moves politically motivated.
#EUNacionales El Ministerio de Educación confirmó que los estudiantes regresarán a clases el próximo lunes. https://t.co/Qu9NjM1kVa
#AHORA La Dirección Departamental de Educación de Sacatepéquez informa que las clases en Santa María de Jesús se reanudarán el lunes 28 de julio. Vía: @dalvarado_eu https://t.co/vdLIZEW2f5
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