Guatemala’s Departmental Development Councils (Codedes) are concluding the fourth quarter of 2026 with a budget execution rate of only 24.59%, representing Q3,763 million spent. Despite this low performance, projections indicate a significant increase in funding for 2027. The Codedes could potentially have access to Q20 billion, combining regular, extraordinary allocations, and any remaining unexecuted funds from the current year. This substantial rise in resources contrasts sharply with the current rate of spending, raising questions about efficient allocation and implementation. The data highlights a potential disconnect between budgetary provisions and actual project deployment across the departments of Guatemala. It remains to be seen whether the increased funding will translate into improved execution in the coming year. Officials hope increased resources will accelerate development initiatives.