The Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia reaffirmed that Supreme Decree No. 5630 is fully in force, requires no additional regulation and must be applied immediately by banks and other financial intermediation entities. The clarification followed complaints that some institutions were rejecting or conditioning requests to refinance or reschedule loans on the grounds that further rules were still needed. ASFI said no financial entity may refuse to receive, evaluate or process requests for financial relief from borrowers. The decree sets obligations for financial entities to assist borrowers whose repayment capacity was affected by recent social conflicts, road blockades and other adverse events in Bolivia. Through Circular Letters 1324/2026 and 1345/2026, ASFI instructed all financial entities to take the measures needed to serve affected borrowers, adapt their internal processes and provide clear, timely and accessible information to financial consumers. Affected borrowers may request evaluation of relief measures, including loan rescheduling and refinancing, under the conditions set out in the decree. ASFI said it will continue strict supervision of compliance with Supreme Decree No. 5630 and will take action against any noncompliance that infringes the rights of financial consumers.
Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia2026-06-17
Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia says borrower relief decree is immediately binding and lenders cannot refuse applications
The Financial System Supervisory Authority of Bolivia said Supreme Decree No. 5630 is already fully effective and does not need additional regulation before banks apply it. Financial entities cannot refuse or delay requests to refinance or reschedule loans from borrowers affected by recent social conflicts, road blockades and other adverse events. ASFI said it will continue supervising compliance and act against breaches.