BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Editores Latin Petroleum, 15.Sep.2026, Words: 218) — Bolivia’s president Rodrigo Paz asked the Legislative Assembly to approve this week a $1.9bn loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The agreement with the IMF is already in the hands of the legislature for analysis, La Razón reported on 15 Sep. 2026.
The document establishes the credit and commitments to improve macroeconomic indicators, in addition to the elimination of the hydrocarbon subsidy in 2027.
Paz also asked the Legislative Assembly to approve a 90-day extension of the state of emergency.
Both issues are important for the economy and for ensuring stability over the next 3 months, the daily reported, citing Paz.
Regarding the state of emergency, Paz clarified it is not intended to prevent protests, but rather to stop blockades and actions that affect other citizens.
Regarding the agreement with the IMF, the president pointed out that its approval will allow access to external resources that, according to his estimates, can reach between $5bn and $7bn for investments in the country.
Paz mentioned the Okinawa-Los Troncos highway, as well as hospitals, schools and infrastructure as examples of works that could receive resources.
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