The debt of the Masista regime caused Bolivia to lose its voting rights at the UN.

The country owes money to the United Nations (UN). This has led to the loss of its voting rights in the General Assembly. According to an official document, the country owes $772,364 in unpaid dues from the last two years.

The non-payment has placed Bolivia among the six countries sanctioned with this restriction, alongside Afghanistan, Venezuela, Congo, Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe. The former Bolivian ambassador to the UN, Diego Pary, described the situation as a setback in the country's international policy. He explained that the non-payment reflects a management crisis in national diplomacy.

The UN establishes that countries owing an amount equal to or greater than that of the previous two years lose their voting rights. This is stipulated in Article 19 of the United Nations Charter. The sanction can only be lifted if the country regularizes its debt, meanwhile Bolivia remains sidelined from the organization's key decisions.

Political analyst Jerjes Justiniano stated that this situation deepens Bolivia's isolation in the international community. He explained that not paying the UN dues demonstrates the government's lack of commitment to multilateral diplomacy. Additionally, he warned that the lack of representation in the General Assembly will affect the country's ability to negotiate international agreements, limiting access to cooperation and external financing.

Pary also questioned how Arce's government has managed international relations. He pointed out that Bolivia has lost credibility in international organizations due to its inconsistent foreign policy. He assured that he repeatedly consulted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy about the non-payment, but never received clear answers.

Does masismo only use the UN to support dictatorships?

During its government, masismo has used the platform provided by these organizations to support anti-democratic regimes around the world. Last year, Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa reaffirmed at the UN the masista regime's support for sanctioned countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. However, analysts have pointed out that this stance has distanced Bolivia from strategic allies and reduced its diplomatic options.

While defending sanctioned countries, the MAS government has failed to pay a relatively low fee compared to other nations. This casts doubt on its management and organizational capacity in the international arena. For some critics, this is a sign that the country's foreign policy is based on speeches without financial backing.

Pary highlighted that the loss of the UN vote is a warning sign for Bolivian diplomacy. He argued that the country has had an active participation in the UN since its founding. However, by losing its voting rights, the country becomes a spectator without the ability to influence.

The former ambassador also revealed that Venezuela has attempted to pay its dues but has been unable to due to international sanctions. In contrast, Bolivia, without external restrictions, has simply neglected its responsibility. This shows that the situation is not due to external factors but to a lack of political will.

The government, meanwhile, has downplayed the importance of the UN vote. Some authorities have assured that Bolivia's participation in the General Assembly will not be affected. However, international relations experts warn that the situation affects the country's image.

While countries like Haiti have fulfilled their payments, Bolivia has been included in the list of debtors. This raises doubts about the government's financial management capacity and generates uncertainty about the country's commitment to its international obligations.

Justiniano warned that Bolivia is in a situation of disconnection with global organizations. He argued that the UN non-payment is just a symptom of a deeper crisis in foreign policy. He emphasized that without an active presence in international forums, the country loses opportunities for cooperation and financing.

The loss of voting rights in the UN due to non-payment shows the disorganization and lack of planning of masismo. Additionally, it deepens Bolivia's international isolation and affects its image in the international community.