Jonathan Menkos
GuatemalapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance in Guatemala, responsible for overseeing the country's fiscal policy and budget management. Recently, he emphasized the importance of scrutinizing the budget managed by the Urban and Rural Development Councils (Codedes), as it constitutes a substantial portion of the public investment for the year 2025. His focus on financial oversight aligns with the government's broader commitment to combating corruption and promoting fiscal responsibility.
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Minister of Public Finance, Jonathan Menkos, signed the decree approved by Congress.
Emetra aconseja pagar el impuesto de circulación antes de las fiestas de fin de año y los gastos escolaresGuatemala· 2026-08-12
Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance who led the budget expansion for 2024.
Congreso versus municipalidades y versus poblaciónGuatemala· 2026-08-10
Jonathan Menkos, Minister of Finance, participated in the meeting about the fuel subsidy initiative.
Oficialismo busca acuerdos en el Congreso para el subsidio al combustibleGuatemala· 2026-07-29
Jonathan Menkos is the minister of Finance who discussed the budget adjustments for the subsidy program.
costo, financiamiento y la presión a la política fiscalGuatemala· 2026-07-25
The Minister of Public Finance, Jonathan Menkos, explained that the measure will require a budgetary space of Q3,480 million.
las tres medidas que anunció ArévaloGuatemala· 2026-07-25Jonathan Menkos, the Minister of Finance, expects an increase in the execution of the Codedes in the second half of 2026.
Ejecutivo espera aumentar ejecución de Codedes en el segundo semestre del 2026Guatemala· 2026-07-02
Jonathan Menkos explained that the planning aims to maintain sustainable public finances through an increase in revenues exceeding the growth of expenditures.
Guatemala proyecta un presupuesto para el 2027 un 7.5% más alto que el de este añoGuatemala· 2026-07-02Jonathan Menkos explained that the program was implemented during the period of greatest pressure on international crude prices.
Cuándo terminará el subsidio a los combustibles: continuidad dependerá del MEMGuatemala· 2026-07-02Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance in Guatemala, overseeing the MetroRiel project.
Gobierno analiza acuerdo con Reino Unido para construir el MetroRiel en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-31
Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance who discussed the financial capacity for extending the subsidy.
Q604.4 millones en tres semanasGuatemala· 2026-05-28
Jonathan Menkos, the Minister of Public Finance, informed that the government is developing feasibility studies for the MetroRiel project.
el tren ligero que conectará Centra Sur y Centra NorteGuatemala· 2026-05-27Jonathan Menkos presented the distribution amounts to the National Council of Urban and Rural Development.
Conadur avala distribución para el 2027Guatemala· 2026-03-02Jonathan Menkos explained the budget adjustments for the Metro Riel project.
Metro Riel para Guatemala podría atrasarse por reducción a la mitad de presupuesto asignadoGuatemala· 2026-01-29
Jonathan Menkos is the minister of Finance and president of the SAT board overseeing the evaluation of Werner Ovalle.
Directorio de la SAT inicia evaluación del superintendente Werner Ovalle y cuáles son los aspectos que analizaránGuatemala· 2026-01-20
Minister of Finance Jonathan Menkos is mentioned in relation to the budget allocation for municipalities, which is claimed to be unconstitutional.
Presidente de la Anam afirma que el Gobierno usa "Ley de Codedes" para convocar a reuniones con alcaldesGuatemala· 2025-12-16
Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance and presides over the SAT board.
Recaudación supera los Q103 mil millones en noviembre y se prevé superar meta fiscalGuatemala· 2025-12-14
Jonathan Menkos published on social media that they will finish paying the tax refund backlog next week.
Qué cambia con la nueva ley para facilitar devolución de impuestos que ya está vigenteGuatemala· 2025-12-01
Jonathan Menkos, the Minister of Public Finance, discussed how to improve public spending.
¿Puede el Estado usar mejor el dinero? Proponen que exija más a los trabajadores públicosGuatemala· 2025-11-27
Minister of Finance Jonathan Menkos stated that each entity makes its annual operational plan which leads to the budget project.
Presupuesto 2026 y préstamos son "una potente señal de fortaleza institucional" afirma el Presidente Bernardo ArévaloGuatemala· 2025-11-26Jonathan Menkos, the Minister of Public Finance, expressed confidence that the Congress will approve the budget for the next year.
Pese a baja ejecución del presupuesto 2025, Finanzas prevé aval para el presupuesto del próximo añoGuatemala· 2025-11-24
Jonathan Menkos announced a new public procurement law aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency in government spending.
Ejecutivo afina detalles para la presentación de nueva Ley de Compras y ContratacionesGuatemala· 2025-11-11Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance and part of the closest circle to President Arévalo.
Quiénes integran los tres grupos que influyen en el presidente Bernardo ArévaloGuatemala· 2025-11-10
Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance who presented a budget proposal to the Congress.
dictamen sobre gasto incluiría más aportes extraordinarios, pese a recomendaciones técnicasGuatemala· 2025-11-10
Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance and presides over the SAT board.
SAT usará gobernanza de datos para fiscalización y plan busca agilizar el pago de impuestosGuatemala· 2025-10-28
Jonathan Menkos is mentioned as a minister involved in the investigation.
Feci allana el Ministerio de Salud por aparentes anomalías en convenio con Unops por Q7 mil millonesGuatemala· 2025-10-21
Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance who attends the public hearings but is noted for his absence as a political manager.
Elección de junta directiva presiona debate presupuestario en la Comisión de FinanzasGuatemala· 2025-10-09
Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Finance who is leading the budget negotiation for 2026 in the Public Finance Commission of Congress.
Sin interlocutor oficialista, ministro Menkos asume negociación presupuestariaGuatemala· 2025-10-08
Jonathan Menkos indicated that the budget execution level of the Guatemalan Central Government exceeded 63%.
Guatemala presenta ante Moody´s proyecciones de crecimiento económicoGuatemala· 2025-10-05
Minister of Finance Jonathan Menkos emphatically rejected the sanction of the decree and anticipated possible unconstitutionality.
Presidente Arévalo veta ley de Codedes por vicios de inconstitucionalidadGuatemala· 2025-10-04
Jonathan Menkos is the Minister of Public Finance who expressed concerns about the constitutionality of the Decreto 07-2025.
¿Cuándo debe el presidente responder sobre el veto o sanción del Decreto 7-2025?Guatemala· 2025-09-21