Gobernador del Beni revela crisis extrema: "Solo tenemos Bs 71 mil y presupuesto para dos meses"

The governor of Beni, Jesús "Tito" Egüez Rivero, spoke with Priscilla Quiroga about the critical economic situation facing his department and the agreements reached by the country's governors during the meeting held in La Paz. During the interview, Egüez revealed that the Beni Governorate currently has only Bs 71,000 in its coffers and that operating funds will only last until September. He also explained the proposals that will be presented to the national government at the meeting scheduled for August 5 in Sucre, including the redistribution of resources under the 50-50 proposal, a review of the responsibilities funded by the departmental governments, and the need for greater departmental autonomy. The governor also warned about the economic consequences of the blockades, the reduction in royalty revenues, and the challenges the department faces with the upcoming rainy and fire season.