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CIVIKA cumple 365 días: así celebramos un año f...
En 365 días, CIVIKA ha impactado a más de 4,000 guatemaltecos. Hace un año, desde el MCN apostamos por algo grande: para cambiar Guate, primero hay que conocerla. Entendimos que...
CIVIKA cumple 365 días: así celebramos un año f...
En 365 días, CIVIKA ha impactado a más de 4,000 guatemaltecos. Hace un año, desde el MCN apostamos por algo grande: para cambiar Guate, primero hay que conocerla. Entendimos que...
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Beyond the prosecutor
From the National Civic Movement, we opened a space to discuss one of the issues that has the most impact on the country's institutional future: the Public Prosecutor's Office. This...
Beyond the prosecutor
From the National Civic Movement, we opened a space to discuss one of the issues that has the most impact on the country's institutional future: the Public Prosecutor's Office. This...
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Election of Attorney General: MCN presents Lett...
Strengthening the Republic requires constant citizen vigilance and technical participation in the spaces where crucial decisions for the country are made. Therefore, in the process of electing the Attorney General,...
Election of Attorney General: MCN presents Lett...
Strengthening the Republic requires constant citizen vigilance and technical participation in the spaces where crucial decisions for the country are made. Therefore, in the process of electing the Attorney General,...
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III Ibero-American Think Tank Summit: identity,...
From March 24 to 26, we participated in an Ibero-American meeting in Mexico City that brought together organizations from more than ten countries to discuss the great challenges we face...
III Ibero-American Think Tank Summit: identity,...
From March 24 to 26, we participated in an Ibero-American meeting in Mexico City that brought together organizations from more than ten countries to discuss the great challenges we face...
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Everyone participates! The classroom as a Republic
On this occasion, Maná de Vida, an educational institution located in Escuintla, joined as an ally for freedom and republican principles. As a National Civic Movement, we conducted workshops for...
Everyone participates! The classroom as a Republic
On this occasion, Maná de Vida, an educational institution located in Escuintla, joined as an ally for freedom and republican principles. As a National Civic Movement, we conducted workshops for...
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Roundtable: Sandra Bronzina
As a National Civic Movement, in conjunction with the Faith and Freedom Institute, we held a round table with businesswoman and international speaker Sandra Bronzina, creating a space for dialogue...
Roundtable: Sandra Bronzina
As a National Civic Movement, in conjunction with the Faith and Freedom Institute, we held a round table with businesswoman and international speaker Sandra Bronzina, creating a space for dialogue...
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Citizen Dialogue: TSE Who oversees the referee?
How strong can a Republic be if its citizens do not question how those who safeguard it are chosen? Under that premise, we met on Saturday, February 21, for a...
Citizen Dialogue: TSE Who oversees the referee?
How strong can a Republic be if its citizens do not question how those who safeguard it are chosen? Under that premise, we met on Saturday, February 21, for a...
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The Missing Interview
The legitimacy of our institutions lies not only in the law but also in the trust citizens place in their electoral processes. The current path to integrate the Supreme Electoral...
The Missing Interview
The legitimacy of our institutions lies not only in the law but also in the trust citizens place in their electoral processes. The current path to integrate the Supreme Electoral...
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When Citizenship Becomes the Republican Eye
On Wednesday, January 28, we officially launched the "Citizen Charter for Transparency and Institutionality 2026", with the aim of creating a space for reflection and citizen participation regarding the institutional...
When Citizenship Becomes the Republican Eye
On Wednesday, January 28, we officially launched the "Citizen Charter for Transparency and Institutionality 2026", with the aim of creating a space for reflection and citizen participation regarding the institutional...
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Citizens' Charter for Transparency and Institut...
2026 is not just another year. It is a turning point for the Republic.
Citizens' Charter for Transparency and Institut...
2026 is not just another year. It is a turning point for the Republic.
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GUATEMALA NEXT Generating the future!
In alliance with CACIF Joven and Universidad Mesoamericana, we participated with them in Quetzaltenango in the Guatemala Next event: Quetzaltenango celebrates independence... generating the future!, a space where more than...
GUATEMALA NEXT Generating the future!
In alliance with CACIF Joven and Universidad Mesoamericana, we participated with them in Quetzaltenango in the Guatemala Next event: Quetzaltenango celebrates independence... generating the future!, a space where more than...
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Republican Handbook: A Quick Guide for Distract...
Isn't it obvious that certain principles should be unquestionable in a Republic?
Republican Handbook: A Quick Guide for Distract...
Isn't it obvious that certain principles should be unquestionable in a Republic?
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Civic Chronicles: El Salvador without a Republic
In our region, officials often celebrate a "firm hand" and popularity polls seem to dictate policy, but we decided to pause and do what is expected of republican citizens: question....
Civic Chronicles: El Salvador without a Republic
In our region, officials often celebrate a "firm hand" and popularity polls seem to dictate policy, but we decided to pause and do what is expected of republican citizens: question....
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MCN Open House: Building Citizenship and a Pros...
On August 21, we had a very special day at the National Civic Movement, opening our doors to the public for an activity we called Open House.
MCN Open House: Building Citizenship and a Pros...
On August 21, we had a very special day at the National Civic Movement, opening our doors to the public for an activity we called Open House.
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When Congress fails, the Republic is weakened
Congress closes ordinary sessions without repealing the salary increase, a mission that impacts citizens. After the end of the ordinary session period, which concluded on May 15, the repeal of...
When Congress fails, the Republic is weakened
Congress closes ordinary sessions without repealing the salary increase, a mission that impacts citizens. After the end of the ordinary session period, which concluded on May 15, the repeal of...
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Elections without ballot boxes: the power to be...
Starting in November, a key electoral process will begin, extending until March 2026, in which, although they will not go to the polls, it will be decided who will occupy...
Elections without ballot boxes: the power to be...
Starting in November, a key electoral process will begin, extending until March 2026, in which, although they will not go to the polls, it will be decided who will occupy...
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Justice in Guatemala 2024
The World Justice Project (WJP) is an independent, international organization dedicated to advancing the rule of law around the world. Each year, it publishes the Rule of Law Index, a...
Justice in Guatemala 2024
The World Justice Project (WJP) is an independent, international organization dedicated to advancing the rule of law around the world. Each year, it publishes the Rule of Law Index, a...
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What do we do with Congress?
A question from citizens who reason, demand, and propose. In the "Citizen Dialogues" promoted by MCN, on Saturday, July 12, we opened a space to reflect and seek proposals around...
What do we do with Congress?
A question from citizens who reason, demand, and propose. In the "Citizen Dialogues" promoted by MCN, on Saturday, July 12, we opened a space to reflect and seek proposals around...
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Meet CIVIKA, where citizenship begins
Guatemala needs more citizens like you. How? Citizens interested in making a real change. At MCN, we believe that civics is synonymous with freedom. That is why we share with...
Meet CIVIKA, where citizenship begins
Guatemala needs more citizens like you. How? Citizens interested in making a real change. At MCN, we believe that civics is synonymous with freedom. That is why we share with...
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Signing of the Charter of Madrid: defense of li...
Last Tuesday, May 13, the MCN reaffirmed that the Republic is defended every day and can only exist if there are citizens willing to act.
Signing of the Charter of Madrid: defense of li...
Last Tuesday, May 13, the MCN reaffirmed that the Republic is defended every day and can only exist if there are citizens willing to act.
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A provocative dialogue on the limits of power a...
On April 29, at the National Civic Movement, we welcomed Dr. Carlos Sabino, a sociologist, historian, and writer, for an open conversation on Crónicas Cívicas. The central theme of the...
A provocative dialogue on the limits of power a...
On April 29, at the National Civic Movement, we welcomed Dr. Carlos Sabino, a sociologist, historian, and writer, for an open conversation on Crónicas Cívicas. The central theme of the...
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Citizens reject unjustified salary increase for...
While citizens slept, deputies raised their salaries. In the early hours, and behind the backs of Guatemalans, Congress approved the 2025 General National Budget.
Citizens reject unjustified salary increase for...
While citizens slept, deputies raised their salaries. In the early hours, and behind the backs of Guatemalans, Congress approved the 2025 General National Budget.
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Tenth class of members: 32 more citizens commit...
With great excitement, we celebrate the graduation of the tenth class of members of the National Civic Movement (MCN). These are 32 new citizens who successfully completed a comprehensive training...
Tenth class of members: 32 more citizens commit...
With great excitement, we celebrate the graduation of the tenth class of members of the National Civic Movement (MCN). These are 32 new citizens who successfully completed a comprehensive training...
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Civic Chronicles: Corruption Under a New Lens
On January 29, together with our friends from the Faith and Liberty Institute, MCN held its first event of the year, presenting the book “Corruption Through a New Lens,” which...
Civic Chronicles: Corruption Under a New Lens
On January 29, together with our friends from the Faith and Liberty Institute, MCN held its first event of the year, presenting the book “Corruption Through a New Lens,” which...
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Citizen Dialogue: Representation in Congress
Guatemala's political system faces an urgent challenge: to restore genuine representation of citizens in Congress. The lack of transparency in political decisions, the control of parties over candidate lists, and...
Citizen Dialogue: Representation in Congress
Guatemala's political system faces an urgent challenge: to restore genuine representation of citizens in Congress. The lack of transparency in political decisions, the control of parties over candidate lists, and...
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Judicial reform in Mexico: risks and consequences
The judicial reform in Mexico marks a critical moment in the country's history, generating deep concerns about the future of justice, democracy, and fundamental rights. In collaboration with the Fundación...
Judicial reform in Mexico: risks and consequences
The judicial reform in Mexico marks a critical moment in the country's history, generating deep concerns about the future of justice, democracy, and fundamental rights. In collaboration with the Fundación...
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Citizen Dialogue: first year of government
In November 2024, as the National Civic Movement (MCN), we organized a Citizen Dialogue to evaluate the first year of President Bernardo Arévalo's government. This space allowed young people to...
Citizen Dialogue: first year of government
In November 2024, as the National Civic Movement (MCN), we organized a Citizen Dialogue to evaluate the first year of President Bernardo Arévalo's government. This space allowed young people to...
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Civic day: let's move to reforest
As members of the MCN, we are aware that civic engagement and citizen participation are fundamental pillars that can be carried out in different ways. One of these is through...
Civic day: let's move to reforest
As members of the MCN, we are aware that civic engagement and citizen participation are fundamental pillars that can be carried out in different ways. One of these is through...
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Shaping Leaders: A Year of Learning at the Lead...
At the National Civic Movement (MCN), we believe that leadership is built on knowledge, practice, and commitment. That is why this year we held eight editions of our Leadership School,...
Shaping Leaders: A Year of Learning at the Lead...
At the National Civic Movement (MCN), we believe that leadership is built on knowledge, practice, and commitment. That is why this year we held eight editions of our Leadership School,...
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300 heroes of the Republic
2024 marks a significant milestone for the Civic National Movement (MCN) Member Program: the Program has reached 300 young people. This achievement reflects our commitment to promoting republican values and...
300 heroes of the Republic
2024 marks a significant milestone for the Civic National Movement (MCN) Member Program: the Program has reached 300 young people. This achievement reflects our commitment to promoting republican values and...
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Venezuela's Pulse: A Political and Citizen Anal...
Venezuela is in crisis. The National Civic Movement held another session of Civic Chronicles on August 13 to inform young people about the current situation faced by Venezuelan citizens after...
Venezuela's Pulse: A Political and Citizen Anal...
Venezuela is in crisis. The National Civic Movement held another session of Civic Chronicles on August 13 to inform young people about the current situation faced by Venezuelan citizens after...
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Roadmap to Uncover the Collective Education Agr...
Together with Congressman Cristian Álvarez and the members of the National Civic Movement, we sought to develop a conversation to identify the necessary steps to uncover the Collective Education Pact.
Roadmap to Uncover the Collective Education Agr...
Together with Congressman Cristian Álvarez and the members of the National Civic Movement, we sought to develop a conversation to identify the necessary steps to uncover the Collective Education Pact.
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Civic Day: Basic Education Institute by Coopera...
The members of the National Civic Movement are committed to the formation of a true Republic. For this reason, they attended a school in Santiago Atitlán for Civic Day, together...
Civic Day: Basic Education Institute by Coopera...
The members of the National Civic Movement are committed to the formation of a true Republic. For this reason, they attended a school in Santiago Atitlán for Civic Day, together...
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Uncovering the pact!
The collective education agreement, negotiated by Joviel Acevedo, must not be confidential. For this reason, the National Civic Movement has taken action to scrutinize the agreed conditions to uncover the...
Uncovering the pact!
The collective education agreement, negotiated by Joviel Acevedo, must not be confidential. For this reason, the National Civic Movement has taken action to scrutinize the agreed conditions to uncover the...
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Let's move for Electoral Reform (Quetzaltenango)
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, we held a citizen dialogue in Quetzaltenango to identify what actions we can take to renew the Electoral and Political Parties Law.
Let's move for Electoral Reform (Quetzaltenango)
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, we held a citizen dialogue in Quetzaltenango to identify what actions we can take to renew the Electoral and Political Parties Law.
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Our citizens' proposal to reform the Electoral Law
As a National Civic Movement, we submitted a proposal for electoral law reform to the 2024 Commission for Electoral Modernization and Update (CAME). Here you can find everything about it.
Our citizens' proposal to reform the Electoral Law
As a National Civic Movement, we submitted a proposal for electoral law reform to the 2024 Commission for Electoral Modernization and Update (CAME). Here you can find everything about it.
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Civic Day: Visit to Ecofiltro
We invite you to learn more about MCN's activities. Find out what we did on Civic Day and more details about our visit to Ecofiltro.
Civic Day: Visit to Ecofiltro
We invite you to learn more about MCN's activities. Find out what we did on Civic Day and more details about our visit to Ecofiltro.
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MCN Achievements in 2023
Want to know our milestones? In 2023, we were able to continue our work to protect the Republic of Guatemala with the help of Guatemalans in multiple activities and projects....
MCN Achievements in 2023
Want to know our milestones? In 2023, we were able to continue our work to protect the Republic of Guatemala with the help of Guatemalans in multiple activities and projects....
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Let's Move for the Education of Guatemala
On January 31, we requested, through the Ministry of Education's Public Information Unit, a copy of the collective agreement signed between the Ministry and the Guatemalan Education Workers' Union (STEG)...
Let's Move for the Education of Guatemala
On January 31, we requested, through the Ministry of Education's Public Information Unit, a copy of the collective agreement signed between the Ministry and the Guatemalan Education Workers' Union (STEG)...
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Fifth Cohort of the Membership Program
Learn more about the MCN Membership Program and the perspectives of new participants.
Fifth Cohort of the Membership Program
Learn more about the MCN Membership Program and the perspectives of new participants.
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Let's move to expose the Pact
It is highly important to know the quality of education in the country and what citizens think about the Education Pact. Here we share the findings of the Citizen Dialogue...
Let's move to expose the Pact
It is highly important to know the quality of education in the country and what citizens think about the Education Pact. Here we share the findings of the Citizen Dialogue...
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Citizen Dialogues: And when's the Cabinet coming?
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Citizens' Dialogue, young Guatemalans discussed the importance of the government cabinet. Learn about the conclusions of this citizens' dialogue on the aspects to...
Citizen Dialogues: And when's the Cabinet coming?
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Citizens' Dialogue, young Guatemalans discussed the importance of the government cabinet. Learn about the conclusions of this citizens' dialogue on the aspects to...
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Why should the 2024 budget be vetoed?
Decree 18-2023 increases the state budget and restricts monitoring of the effectiveness and transparency of public spending, threatening to limit the capacity for social and institutional development in Guatemala.
Why should the 2024 budget be vetoed?
Decree 18-2023 increases the state budget and restricts monitoring of the effectiveness and transparency of public spending, threatening to limit the capacity for social and institutional development in Guatemala.
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Citizen tool: "From Election to Transition"
mcn.org.gt has a new tool: From Election to Transition. A platform to monitor, together with all citizens, the government's actions and decisions during the election and transition process in Guatemala.
Citizen tool: "From Election to Transition"
mcn.org.gt has a new tool: From Election to Transition. A platform to monitor, together with all citizens, the government's actions and decisions during the election and transition process in Guatemala.
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A call to the new Supreme Court of Justice
At this historic moment, it is of utmost importance to have an impartial and independent Judicial Branch. To ensure that they uphold justice and secure the transition of power, the...
A call to the new Supreme Court of Justice
At this historic moment, it is of utmost importance to have an impartial and independent Judicial Branch. To ensure that they uphold justice and secure the transition of power, the...
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What are Citizen Dialogues?
Citizen Dialogues are the best way for all citizens to come together to analyze the problems they face and to build a citizen proposal and solution, which will later be...
What are Citizen Dialogues?
Citizen Dialogues are the best way for all citizens to come together to analyze the problems they face and to build a citizen proposal and solution, which will later be...
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Defense of the Republic and the transition of p...
Republican principles must be defended by all to protect the institutions and system of Guatemala. These pillars uphold the guarantee of the rights of all citizens. The transition must take...
Defense of the Republic and the transition of p...
Republican principles must be defended by all to protect the institutions and system of Guatemala. These pillars uphold the guarantee of the rights of all citizens. The transition must take...
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Justice in Guatemala 2023
Guatemala's justice system institutions have the tools to provide citizens with the necessary justice procedures for peaceful, accessible, and impartial conflict resolution. However, are these tools effective? Clean Justice is...
Justice in Guatemala 2023
Guatemala's justice system institutions have the tools to provide citizens with the necessary justice procedures for peaceful, accessible, and impartial conflict resolution. However, are these tools effective? Clean Justice is...
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Citizen Dialogues: Electoral Reform
On Saturday, September 23, we held Citizens' Dialogues with young people interested in learning about and discussing our country's Electoral Reform. Through this activity, we were able to build proposals...
Citizen Dialogues: Electoral Reform
On Saturday, September 23, we held Citizens' Dialogues with young people interested in learning about and discussing our country's Electoral Reform. Through this activity, we were able to build proposals...
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Submission of an Amparo before the Constitution...
Peaceful walk with young members of the National Civic Movement to the Constitutional Court to file a legal action.
Submission of an Amparo before the Constitution...
Peaceful walk with young members of the National Civic Movement to the Constitutional Court to file a legal action.
