Bolivia's government proposes new autonomous model for citizen well-being

Bolivia's government is initiating a new autonomous model aimed at enhancing citizen welfare, according to the Minister of the Presidency, Fernando Aramayo. He stressed that this is a gradual process, not an immediate task, and explicitly stated it does not involve resource distribution due to current financial constraints.

The proposal was presented to the nine governors of the country in Sucre. While the governors arrived seeking economic commitments for their regional coffers, Aramayo clarified the government's focus is on establishing a new autonomous framework. He described it as a serious, technical endeavor that requires building dialogue and laying solid foundations, rather than a spontaneous or whimsical initiative.

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It is not an exercise in distributing money, because there is no money, it is an exercise to see how we can propose a new autonomous model that is reflected in the well-being of the people, that is the commitment we have come to express with the governors, with the president.

Aramayo drew parallels to Spain's federalism model, noting its lengthy implementation period of approximately 30 years. He emphasized the need to recover lost time and move beyond sectoral public policies. The process involves defining competencies and aligning necessary resources to meet population needs, updating sectoral policies based on the 2024 census, and addressing a wide range of related issues.

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The government's proposal is clear, it is to initiate a process that will take time, because this is not built overnight, especially when it is a long process and the foundations of dialogue must be laid and it must not come from the whim or imagination of someone, it must be worked on in a serious, technical manner.