A 36-day general strike in Bolivia's key farming region of Santa Cruz came to an end on Saturday, as lawmakers approved a guarantee to hold a population census in 2024, which will likely hand the region more tax revenues and seats in Congress.
"We are lifting the strike and the blockades," local civic leader Romulo Calvo told reporters. Bolivia's economy ministry estimates the strike has cost the country over $1 billion.
The census law, which Bolivia's Chamber of Deputies passed early Saturday morning with over two-thirds of votes, has been sent to the Senate for review before it is enacted by President Luis Arce.While the government called for a return to normality, regional and opposition groups had said La Paz's socialist government was delaying the census as it could be disadvantaged by recent years of migration from rural areas to Santa Cruz, Bolivia's largest city.
The census, which will allow the redistribution of seats ahead of the country's 2025 general elections, will mark its first in more than a decade. Under the new law, the census will be held on March 23, 2024, and the results will be delivered the following September, so they can be used to redistribute the region's political representatives and economic allotments.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Saturday Morning Extra: Artis Senior LivingArtis Senior Living Centers provides care for seniors with memory loss, focusing on the person rather than the disease that affects them.
Read more »
SoCal weather: Expect sunny skies, warm temperatures on SaturdaySOCAL FORECAST; Region should see clear skies, warm temps Saturday. To see when the rain and snow are returning, watch full forecast from abc7alex here:
Read more »
S.F. shopkeeper hopes for Small Business Saturday boost after slow Black FridayAfter closing his boutique San Francisco shoe store early on Black Friday, the owner is hopeful business will pick up on Small Business Saturday.
Read more »
Small NYC businesses gear up for shoppers this Small Business SaturdaySmall Business Saturday is here and after the pandemic, local business owners are hoping shoppers will buy seasonal gifts and any other items from their stores.
Read more »
Small Business Saturday sparks festive promotions at independent retailers throughout Greater ClevelandMove over Black Friday. Small Business Saturday is more popular with consumers this year, according to a new survey from Bankrate.com. To get shoppers through the doors small businesses are offering broad and varied promotions. Collaborative efforts in retail districts or among retailers also motivate shoppers. As the first post-pandemic shopping year, local retailers seem optimistic about sales. Here’s just a sample.
Read more »
Small Business Saturday (and Artist Sunday) Markets for Keeping It LocalAre you ready for Small Business Saturday? Get out and buy local!
Read more »