Javier Gómez, economist and researcher at CEDLA in Bolivia: “The result of the vote depends on several factors, including public perception of subsidies, the economic situation and the campaign carried out before the referendum. Since subsidies have kept fuel prices low, a significant portion of the population is likely to vote in favor of keeping them, especially those who depend on them. However, the unstable supply of fuels is changing opinions, at least partially, about subsidies. Fuel shortages could sway some voters toward eliminating them. Criticism of the fuel subsidy policy is growing, and the fiscal pressure to maintain gasoline and diesel imports is not sustainable as it accelerates the depletion of foreign exchange reserves. With foreign exchange reserves depleted and costs of…”
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