Six Guatemalan municipalities collectively spent over Q490,000 (Guatemalan Quetzales) on meals—lunches and dinners—to honor local teachers for Teacher’s Day. The expenditures were specifically allocated for celebratory meals provided to educators within each municipality. Details regarding the individual spending of each municipality were not immediately available. This spending has raised questions about resource allocation priorities at the local government level. Critics suggest the funds could potentially be used for more impactful educational resources or infrastructure improvements. The events appear to be a customary practice for recognizing teachers’ contributions within these communities. Further investigation may reveal the specific details of the celebrations and the rationale behind the expenditure levels.