# Bolivian economic and debt management

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bolivian-economic-and-debt-management
> Updated: 2026-09-02T21:48:38.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Bolivia is pursuing various measures to address its fiscal and external economic imbalances. In August 2026, Brazil’s Economic Affairs Commission ratified a debt restructuring agreement with Bolivia, forgiving approximately 95.73% of US$ 50.8 million in debt stemming from unpaid commitments dating back to the 1980s. As part of the settlement, Bolivia provided Brazil with a property in the Multicentro Building to cover a portion of the remaining balance.

By September 2026, the Bolivian Executive branch submitted a bill to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly to support a $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This loan, consisting of 1,369 special drawing rights, is intended to support economic stability and address persistent fiscal issues.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Bolivia advances IMF loan bill and healthcare airfare law

Bolivia's legislature is advancing key bills, including a $1.9 billion IMF loan for economic stability, mandatory solidarity airfares for cancer patients, and an anti-blockade law in Santa Cruz.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivia-senate-approves-subsidized-airfare-for-critical-patients

### 2026-08-11: Brazil approves debt restructuring for Bolivia

Brazil's Economic Affairs Commission approved a debt restructuring deal for Bolivia, forgiving over 95% of a US$ 50.8 million debt to normalize bilateral financial relations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-approves-debt-restructuring-for-bolivia

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