The measure would start in October

Bolivia would apply new taxes to games of chance

(Bolivia).- The Secretary of Finance of the Government of Santa Cruz, José Luis Parada, announced that, from October, a new games of chance tax would be applied to alcoholic beverages and cigarettes.
2010-07-02
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Although it is still unknown the amount of money that will be collected with this fee, but, it is said that, for example, the beer will suffer an increment of at least 1 Bs (us$ 0.13).  "All these resources will be used in citizenship security, health and sports", said Parada.

It is also being analyzed to put different burdens to public shows, as concerts and sports events, the crucial thing is that they are seeking ways to support the autonomous system of the Department, remarked Parada.

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