# Bolivia IMF Loan Approved

> IMF releases US$214 million for Bolivia's economic stability.
- Title: Bolivia IMF Loan Approved · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: IMF releases US$214 million for Bolivia's economic stability. Bolivia's IMF loan program approved with US$214 million up front to end fuel subsidies and…
- Keywords: bolivia, imf, extended fund facility, fuel subsidies, diesel, bols, exchange rate, expats, news, world, politics, Loan
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/bolivia-imf-loan-approved-214-million-expats-2026
- Author: Lachlan Williams
- Published: 2026-10-03T04:44:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bolivia, imf, extended fund facility, fuel subsidies, diesel, bols, exchange rate, expats, news, world, politics
## IMF Approval
The IMF’s executive board approved Bolivia’s US$1.9 billion programme and released US$214 million on Friday 2 October 2026.
## First Payment Details
Officials had expected US$250 million but released US$214 million, a 14 percent reduction.
## Bolivia’s Promises
Bolivia committed to end fuel subsidies, cut its deficit, and maintain a flexible exchange rate.
## Current Fuel Price
Diesel costs Bs17.95 a litre, about US$1.49 at a market rate of 12 bolivianos per dollar.
## Impact on Expats
Dollars should become easier to find over time, but short-term costs have already risen.
## Uncertainties
The reason for the payment gap, later payment schedule, and exchange-rate gap remain unclear.
## Programme Conditions
Bolivia must end fuel subsidies fully, reduce its fiscal deficit, and keep a flexible exchange rate.
## What Happens Next
Further payments depend on IMF reviews and whether the exchange-rate gap narrows.
## Key takeaway

Bolivia's IMF loan program approved with US$214 million up front to end fuel subsidies and rebuild reserves.