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Bolivian regional fiscal decentralization efforts

Overview

Bolivian departmental governors have initiated a movement to restructure fiscal relations with the central government through a proposed 50/50 tax-sharing model. Seven of the nine governors drafted a five-point agreement to gradually implement this model, starting with the Transaction Tax in the 2027 budget and expanding through 2031. The proposal also seeks the repeal of certain post-2006 laws, the transfer of mining agencies to regional control, and the establishment of a permanent Council of Autonomous Departmental Governments.

As debates over the fiscal pact continue, regional leaders have introduced varying perspectives on resource distribution. Manfred Reyes Villa, the mayor of Cochabamba, argued that the 50/50 scheme must include municipal governments because of their direct responsibility for essential services like water, sanitation, education, and health. He proposed a model where municipalities receive 30% of resources, an increase from the current 20%, while departments receive 10% and universities maintain 5%.

In Potosí, former governor Omar Veliz demanded that the national government fulfill the 50/50 distribution proposal. He emphasized that Potosí is entitled to a greater share of wealth generated by its natural resources and mining royalties to combat regional underdevelopment, urging authorities to prioritize economic needs over political interests.

Entities

Potosí · Ministry of Economy · Cochabamba · Manfred Reyes Villa · Legislative Assembly

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bolivian leaders debate fiscal pact and resource distribution

    Bolivian leaders are debating a new fiscal pact, with Cochabamba's mayor seeking higher municipal funding and Potosí's former governor demanding better returns on mining royalties.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bolivian departments to begin technical talks on new tax law

    Bolivian departmental governments and the Ministry of Economy will begin technical talks to draft a law for a new tax co-participation scheme, aiming for gradual implementation starting in 2027.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Bolivia governors endorse gradual 50/50 tax sharing plan

    Bolivian governors agree on a phased 50/50 tax‑sharing plan, repeal of outdated laws and transfer of mining agencies, with a historic push for fiscal decentralisation ahead of an August summit.

Sources

asuntoscentrales.com · cabildeodigital.com · lavozdetarija.com · radiokollasuyo.bo

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