Palos Blancos, Alto Beni, San Buenaventura, Rurrenabaque and Caranavi approved rules to protect water and farming. Only the first two have lower-house approval, while the central government disputes their authority.
The decree releases resources for a crisis affecting at least 78,000 families and linked to the loss of more than 75,000 cattle. The episode may extend into 2027, but it does not explain every disaster alone.
Forest fires in the Bolivian department of Tarija are spreading for the fifth consecutive day, reaching communities near the capital. Strong winds of up to 70 km/h, mountainous terrain and drought hinder firefighting efforts, while the government deploys helicopters and reinforces operations with military and firefighters.