Bolivia Turns to Central Bank Loans, Stock Market for Funding

Bolivia’s government sees the need for central bank loans and funding via the domestic stock market to cover expenses in the midst of the stagnation of foreign loans at Congress, Finance minister Marcelo Montenegro said in a webcast press conference.

• Montenegro said international loans worth $1.7b are waiting for approval in Congress
• NOTE: Bolivia to Post Historic Fiscal Deficit in 2025: Chamber

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