Congressman Exposes Questionable Spending at Guatemalan Social Security Institute

Guatemalan Congressman Raises Concerns Over Auditorium Expenses Guatemala City – Congressman Cristian Álvarez GT recently released a video raising concerns about expenses at the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS). The video focuses on several contracts for repairs and cleaning in the IGSS auditorium, each under Q25,000. Álvarez questions the high cost of some of the work. "They paid Q24,450 to fix the stairs," he points out in the video, showing documents. "But this is new, completely new." He also highlights that work was done by the same providers repeatedly. The video shows discrepancies between the description of the work and the actual work done. The congressman's video has sparked debate about transparency in public spending. His direct examination of the invoices and on-site observations add credibility to his concerns. The IGSS has yet to respond to the allegations. This incident underscores the need for greater accountability in the use of public funds.