Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal in hopes of accessing external financing
The 36-month program could unlock more than $5 billion in additional financing from the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank and other lenders.
- On Thursday, Bolivia's Chamber of Deputies approved a $1.9 billion credit agreement with the International Monetary Fund, passed by more than two-thirds to address fiscal deterioration and currency shortages.
- Facing foreign currency shortages and declining reserves, the government inherited an economy with $3.17 billion in net international reserves, of which only $52 million consisted of liquid assets.
- The agreement requires implementing a stabilization program that includes enforcing greater monetary discipline, adopting a flexible exchange rate regime, and eliminating government fuel subsidies.
- Approval facilitates access to more than $5 billion in additional funds from institutions including the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank , essential for broader recovery.
- Plans to reduce the fiscal deficit from 9.1% of Gross Domestic Product in 2026 to 3.8% by 2028 anchor the consolidation; the 2027 budget requires no fuel subsidies.
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PentapostagmaThe program foresees reforms, spending cuts and an end to fuel subsidies from 2027.
The Bolivian parliament has approved a $1.9 billion IMF aid program to support “the country’s comprehensive economic reform program.” The post Bolivia: Parliament approves $1.9 billion IMF aid program appeared first on in.gr.
A technical team of the multilateral body agreed with the Executive in July to finance 36 months to support economic reforms, which should be ratified by the Parliament. The administration of center-right president Rodrigo Paz, who put an end to almost 20 years of socialist governments led by Evo Morales (2006-2019) and Luis Arce (2020-2025), considers this support key to overcoming the worst economic crisis in Bolivia in four decades. The Senat…
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