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Bolivia Government and Governors Agree on Tax Co-participation Law
The Bolivian national government and regional governors have reached an agreement to draft a special law regarding tax co-participation and the distribution of fiscal resources. This initiative, often referred to as the ‘50-50’ model, aims to enhance departmental autonomy and financial stability through a more equitable redistribution of national funds.
Key milestones have been established for the legislative process: the Executive branch is expected to present a proposal to the governors by October 30, with the official draft law scheduled for presentation to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly on November 6. The drafting process will be guided by criteria such as fiscal sustainability, macroeconomic stability, and allocative efficiency.
The proposal includes several technical axes, such as modifying Law 767 to create a promotion fund for hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, and amending Law 154 to expand departmental tax resources. Additionally, the parties intend to develop a basic international relations law to allow regional governments to seek foreign investment and technical cooperation.
In a related development, the Tarija Governorate has formally proposed that 15% of national tax revenues be transferred directly to the nine departments starting in 2027, a move intended to provide sustainable funding for regional infrastructure and services without reducing the current allocations for municipalities and universities.
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Fernando Aramayo · Gabriela de Paiva · Government of Bolivia · Pando · Plurinational Legislative Assembly · Rodrigo Paz Pereira · Tarija Governorate
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Executive branch is expected to present a proposal by October 30.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The teams intend to draft a basic international relations law to allow departments to seek foreign cooperation and investment.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposal includes modifying Law 767 regarding hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation investment.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tarija Governorate proposed a law to transfer 15% of national tax resources to the nine departments starting in 2027. elnortealdia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The national government and governors agreed to draft a special law for tax co-participation and fiscal resource distribution. www.elaltoesnoticia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The official presentation of the draft law to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly is set for November 6.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The agreement includes modifying Law 154 to expand departmental tax resources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Minister of the Presidency Fernando Aramayo announced the agreement. www.elaltoesnoticia.com