# Bolivia President Paz's 50/50 policy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bolivia-president-pazs-5050-policy > Updated: 2026-08-02T01:09:54.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 President Rodrigo Paz reiterated that Bolivia’s health and education services will stay free, dismissing claims that the upcoming “50‑50” fiscal plan would shift costs to families. He warned that accusations of privatisation are politically motivated. During the 201‑year independence celebrations, Paz convened a meeting with the nine departmental governors on 5 August in Sucre. The summit, preceded by his visits to Santa Cruz and San Ignacio de Velasco, will address state reform, the “50/50” proposal and deeper decentralisation, while also showcasing cultural events and a new road‑corridor agreement with Brazil. On 3 August Paz launched a new reform phase aimed at curbing centralism. The cabinet was trimmed from 14 to 12 ministries, and an austerity agenda was announced. A legislative package introducing revised Investment, Mining and Hydrocarbons laws accompanies the reforms, intended to modernise the economy, attract investment and give greater prominence to the nine departments as the “50/50” model is discussed with regional authorities. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz to meet governors during 201st independence celebrations in Sucre President Rodrigo Paz will meet Bolivia’s nine governors on 5 August in Sucre during the 201st independence celebrations, discussing state reform, a 50/50 fiscal plan and a new Brazil‑linked road corridor. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivia-president-rodrigo-paz-to-meet-governors-during-201st-independence-celebrations-in-sucre ### 2026-07-25: Bolivia President Rodrigo Paz Reaffirms Free Health and Education Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz reiterated on 25 July 2026 that health and education will stay free, rebuffing claims a “50‑50” plan would make families pay. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivia-president-rodrigo-paz-reaffirms-free-health-and-education --- Cite as: Bolivia President Paz's 50/50 policy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bolivia-president-pazs-5050-policy