Bolivia’s Development Minister, Sergio Cusicanqui, has indicated that the government anticipates congressional approval for six external loans totaling approximately USD 470 mln. Addressing a webcast conference, Cusicanqui expressed concerns about the negative perception given to financiers due to delays in credit approvals, although he did not elaborate on the specific purposes of these loans. Meanwhile, Bolivia’s sovereign bonds maturing in 2030 declined Friday, becoming the weakest performers in emerging markets.