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The Bolivian Episcopal Conference (CEB) has declared itself preoccupied by a decree of President Evo Morales, which obliges churches to pay "double bonuses" for Christmas. In this way, the sustenance of social works can be compromised.
"With the obligation to pay double bonuses, many social works of the Catholic Church in Bolivia are in danger.There are churches that may be closed for lack of economic means to cover all costs, "said the bishops in a statement.
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The sums collected thanks to the double premium go to the workers of the public and private sector, when the country exceeds 4.5% the economic growth. This year, the growth reached 4.61% , according to data from the National Institute of Statistics of Bolivia.
However, the CEB has: the social works of the church are works of service "and do not aim at any profit.The bishops explained that they attach importance to any measure that benefits to the workers and would like to pay this payment to collaborate with their families, because they help vulnerable sections of the population.
"In our homes, schools, and health centers, we do not even have economic resources enough to cover the needs of the population served and it is really impossible to cover the second premium because they are deficient works in themselves, "they said.Last year, the Bolivian socialist government tried to to modify several laws, hindering the operation of the evangelical and catholic churches of the country
A letter was sent to the Ministry of Finance to ask him to lift the obligation to pay. present, the authorities have not responded.
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