In recent developments, Guillermo Aponte has taken over as the interim president of the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB). He replaces Pablo Ramos, who is currently under investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office for alleged involvement in promoting illicit enrichment. Aponte has pledged to maintain the stability of the exchange rate, which has remained at Bs 6.97 per dollar since 2006.
Background of Guillermo Aponte
Guillermo Aponte is a prominent figure in the economic landscape of Bolivia. He is a member of the Bolivian Academy of Economic Sciences and has an extensive background in public service. Aponte served as Vice Minister of Pensions and Insurance during the second government of Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada from 2002 to 2003. Prior to this, he held the position of Superintendent of Pensions from 1997 to 1998 under the same administration.
Aponte’s career also includes a significant tenure as General Manager of the National Health Fund. His work in creating the National Maternity and Childhood Insurance earned him a nomination for the Natalie Massé International Prize from the University of Paris, recognizing his contributions to public health and social security.
New Leadership at the Central Bank of Bolivia
Alongside Guillermo Aponte, four new directors were sworn in to the Central Bank of Bolivia. These individuals are Luis Armando Pineda, Walter Morales Carrasco, José Gabriel Espinoza Yáñez, and Roger Alejandro Banegas Rivero. Their appointments mark a new chapter in the leadership of the BCB, with a continued focus on financial stability and economic growth.
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