Guatemala City, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The Guatemalan Ministry of Education (Mineduc) announced the opening of 504 secondary schools in various departments next year, which will expand educational opportunities.

In a message on its social media, the ministry detailed the schools in each of these departments, which will also give the diversified (pre-university) program. Alta Verapaz leads the way with 58 schools.

Other departments with over 30 schools include Quiche (55), San Marcos (52), Huehuetenango (50), Guatemala City (39), Zacapa (37), and Peten (34), while Zacatepequez and Escuintla have the fewest (five each).

Mineduc invited students nationwide to enroll and access, free of charge, the support programs: school supplies, meals, and school health services.

In early November, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo hailed as historic the opening of more than 500 secondary schools starting in 2026, representing a revitalization of previously abandoned spaces.

The president stated that for years, thousands of young people were unable to continue their studies due to a lack of investment in the necessary educational infrastructure, particularly in remote areas.

The head of State added that the new schools (without specifying an exact number) provide the opportunity to build futures and provide other tools for achieving a dignified life.

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