La Paz

La Paz

Dentons Guevara & Gutierrez

Calacoto Calle 15 Torre Keta
La Paz, P.4 Of.402
Bolivia

P +591 2 2770808

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Until a few years ago, La Paz was not only the largest city in Bolivia, but its economic, political and cultural center. Even though, Santa Cruz has overtaken La Paz in size and economic clout, La Paz remains nevertheless the most important political and administrative city in Bolivia.

The Dentons Guevara & Gutierrez office in La Paz offers advice across all major areas of commercial law, arbitration and litigation, mining, labor, IP, financial and tax law and has a strong administrative practice.

Recognition

Dentons achieves 157 rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025

August 23, 2024

Independent legal publisher Chambers and Partners continues to recognize Dentons lawyers as market leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons excels in Chambers Latin America 2024

August 25, 2023

Top legal rankings publisher Chambers once again recommends Dentons' excellent client service and legal expertise throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons achieves top rankings in Chambers Latin America 2022

August 27, 2021

Latin America: Chambers Latin America 2022 has awarded Dentons 125 quality rankings across the Latin America region. Together with the Chambers Global and Brazil guides, the leading legal publisher now recognizes Dentons offices across Brazil, Chile, the Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Bolivia’s previously announced combination Guevara & Gutierrez.

Insights

General State Budget 2025

January 31, 2025

Bolivia: On January 1, 2025, Law 1613 regarding the General State Budget 2025 (PGE) was enacted. The PGE outlines the allocation of state resources aimed at implementing public policies across the country. Additionally, the budgetary framework provides a forecast of management expenses and revenue.

Free Importation and Marketing of Fuels

November 21, 2024

Bolivia: Bolivia is currently facing a widespread fuel shortage (i.e., diesel and gasoline) that has led to long lines at gas stations, and consequently, the entire production chain of goods and services has been affected. In fact, just a few days ago, public services in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra were reduced to 40% due to the lack of fuel.

The Bolivian Central Bank recognizes the use of e-Wallets

October 3, 2024

Bolivia: On September 26 of this year, the Board of Directors of the Bolivian Central Bank (BCB) decided to modify the Regulation on Payment Services, Electronic Payment Instruments, Clearing, and Settlement (the "RPS") through Board Resolution 111/2024.

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