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IMF financial disbursements to Madagascar and Bolivia

Overview

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued significant financial disbursements to Madagascar and Bolivia to address economic stability and reserve requirements.

In Madagascar, the IMF approved an immediate US$155 million disbursement following reviews of the country’s programs under the Extended Credit Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. This support aims to mitigate challenges such as a widening external deficit, infrastructure damage from tropical cyclones, and rising inflation.

In Bolivia, the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) confirmed the receipt of the first installment under a 36-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) totaling approximately US$211.3 million, equivalent to 156.1 million Special Drawing Rights (SDR). The BCB noted that the discrepancy from initial US$214 million estimates was due to the fluctuating value of the SDR against its basket of currencies. This payment is part of a broader $1.9 billion agreement to strengthen international reserves and stabilize the national exchange rate.

Following these developments, the BCB reported that net international reserves reached $3,932.8 million as of September 30, 2026, an 8.7% increase from the end of June. This growth was driven by foreign exchange operations exceeding $400 million and the purchase of 4.1 tons of gold, bringing total physical gold reserves to 25.3 tons. Regarding external debt, the BCB projects $223 million in payments for the fourth quarter of 2026, primarily to the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The nation's debt-to-GDP ratio remains at 26.1%.

Entities

Central Bank of Bolivia · International Monetary Fund · Inter-American Development Bank · Bolivia · China

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  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Bolivia reports increase in international reserves and debt projections

    Bolivia's Central Bank reported an 8.7% increase in international reserves to $3,932.8 million, driven by gold purchases, while projecting $223 million in external debt payments for the fourth quarter of 2026.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    IMF delivers first US$211.3 million disbursement to Bolivia

    Bolivia received its first IMF disbursement of US$211.3 million (156.1 million SDR) to bolster international reserves and support the balance of payments.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Bolivia receives first $214 million IMF disbursement to stabilize economy

    Bolivia will receive an initial $214 million disbursement from the IMF to bolster international reserves and stabilize the exchange rate as part of a $1.9 billion financing agreement.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    IMF approves US$155m disbursement for Madagascar

    The IMF has approved a US$155 million disbursement to Madagascar to support economic stability and climate resilience amid rising oil costs, infrastructure damage, and a widening external deficit.

Sources

anabolivia.org · asuntoscentrales.com · cabildeodigital.com · caretas.pe · catamarcadigital.com · desdeadentro.pe · destinopanama.com.pa · diarioparaguayo.com · diariosanrafael.com.ar · eju.tv · eldeber.com.bo · elfrente.com.co · elheraldopy.com · elnortealdia.com · elsancarlino.cl · emprefinanzas.com.mx · entreriosya.com.ar · lapatria.bo · latercera.com · lavozdetarija.com · madagascar-tribune.com · norvanreports.com · panamabankingnews.com · rqp.com.py · teleSURtv.net · venus.com.py

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