Bolivia initiates reorganization of 67 state-owned companies

Bolivia state enterprises fiscal adjustment diesel subsidy tax redistribution 50/50 model

The Bolivian government has prioritized the reorganization, dissolution, or liquidation of 67 central state-owned and mixed companies as part of a fiscal adjustment program led by President Rodrigo Paz Pereira. Following a technical evaluation by the Office for the Strengthening of Public Enterprise (OFEP), which identified at least 20 entities in critical condition, Supreme Decree 5727 establishes a framework for determining the future of these firms. The process will involve individual diagnoses and does not imply automatic closures.

Simultaneously, regional authorities are in conflict with the central government. Eight governors have declared a state of alert, demanding the implementation of the '50/50' model to ensure a 15% share of tax co-participation for departmental governments starting in 2027. They have also set an October 31 deadline for the government to address demands regarding the rising costs of diesel, which has significantly impacted departmental budgets.

Other sectors are also reacting to economic shifts. The Federation of Mining Workers has declared a national state of emergency to oppose potential privatization of state assets. In the agricultural sector, Fegasacruz celebrated its 60th anniversary while calling for better diesel supply and export conditions. Meanwhile, the transport sector faces operational crises due to rising fuel costs and scarcity of foreign currency.

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Aduana Nacional · Andrés Paye · Bolivia · Bolivian Governors · Federation of Mining Workers of Bolivia · Fegasacruz · Government of Bolivia · Juan Pablo Velasco · María René Soruco · Oficina Técnica para el Fortalecimiento de la Empresa Pública · Rodrigo Paz Pereira · Santa Cruz

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[● 4 SOURCES] Governors demand a 15% share of tax co-participation for departmental governments starting in 2027 under the '50/50' model. elperiodico.com.bo · ahoradigital.net · www.la-epoca.com.bo
[● 2 SOURCES] Regional authorities set an October 31 deadline for the central government to address demands regarding diesel costs and resource redistribution. ahoradigital.net · www.la-epoca.com.bo
[● 2 SOURCES] The Federation of Mining Workers declared a national state of emergency to oppose the potential privatization of state assets. noticiasvioleta.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A technical evaluation identified at least 20 state entities as being in a critical situation. frenteacano.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · lu32.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] The government issued Supreme Decree 5727 to prioritize the reorganization, dissolution, or liquidation of 67 central state-owned and mixed companies. frenteacano.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · lu32.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Federation of Cattlemen of Santa Cruz celebrated its 60th anniversary while demanding better diesel supply and export conditions. agrosinergia.com.bo
[○ 1 SOURCE] A legislative project is being promoted to repeal Law 767, which currently redirects 12% of hydrocarbon taxes away from local governments. elandaluz.com.bo
[○ 1 SOURCE] Two customs technicians were injured during a stone-throwing attack by alleged smugglers on the Laja-El Alto route. nuevapresencia.com