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Bolivian regional fiscal decentralization efforts

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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. Following initial discussions and meetings scheduled for August, all nine departmental governments planned to begin technical working groups with As debates over the Ministry of Economy. These groups aim to draft a law defining fiscal pact continue, regional leaders have introduced varying perspectives on resource distribution. Manfred Reyes Villa, the scope mayor of Cochabamba, argued that the new tax co-participation model, including specific percentages 50/50 scheme must include municipal governments because of their direct responsibility for essential services like water, sanitation, education, and fiscal domains. There is health. He proposed a model where municipalities receive 30% of resources, an expectation to submit this bill to increase from the Legislative Assembly for approval before current 20%, while departments receive 10% and universities maintain 5%. In Potosí, former governor Omar Veliz demanded that the end of national government fulfill the year. 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.

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  1. 2026-08-14 05:03 UTC Bolivian regional fiscal decentralization efforts
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