Official Language and Symbol – 2003

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Official Language and Symbol – 2003

2003

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Legislative Decree No. 19-2003 established the National Languages Act, which was intended to promote the provision of bilingual public services. Government Agreement No. 526-2003 established the Vice-Ministry for Bilingual Intercultural Education.1

  1. “Information Received from Governments: Guatemala,” Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, United Nations Economic and Social Council (E/C.19/2010/12/Add.8), March 3, 2010.