Bolivian Economy Minister seeks interpellation delay for Santa Cruz and Brazil trips

Bolivian Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza has formally requested a delay in his parliamentary interpellation, citing essential official duties. In a letter to the president of the Senate, Rodrigo Paz, Espinoza explained his need to travel to Santa Cruz on Tuesday for crucial coordination meetings with productive sectors. These discussions are focused on diesel supply and the implementation of Decree 5676.

Following his engagements in Santa Cruz, Espinoza is scheduled to depart for Brazil. He will join colleagues from the ministries of Sustainable Production, Environment and Water, and Public Works, Services and Housing for further meetings. This trip, he stated, will prevent his attendance at the scheduled interpellation.

The parliamentary session, which was set to begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, was convened by the President of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly, Edmand Lara. The interpellation was initiated by deputies Ariel Emel Checa, Mauricio Alejandro Taboada, and Felipe Daza Rodríguez, among others. They intended to question the minister on matters of public management, monetary policy, and the state's macroeconomic planning.