Julio Linares
Julio Linares is an economist who has gained attention for his analysis of the significant increase in state salary expenditures in Bolivia over the past 14 years, which he claims has risen by up to 480%. He critiques the political clientelism and unnecessary expansion of the state apparatus under the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) government. Linares emphasizes the importance of meritocracy and efficiency in government spending, advocating for a reduction in bureaucratic structures and prioritization of resources based on actual needs.
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Dr. Julio Linares advocated for the revision of Article 4 of the 1972 Constitution to align with international law.
Ensayo de Interpretación del Artículo IV de La Constitución Política de Panamá de 1972 | La Prensa Panamá
Panama· 2025-10-30
Julio Linares was replaced by José Raúl Mulino as the chancellor during Guillermo Endara's government.
Mulino, el Canal y la nueva guerra fría del siglo XXIPanama· 2025-10-17
Julio Linares is the Minister of Agricultural Development who also represented the government in the Assembly discussion regarding the Mercosur agreement.
Asamblea avala acuerdo que une a Panamá con el MercosurPanama· 2025-10-10
Julio Linares emphasized that the new government must reduce current spending and non-essential public investment to lower the fiscal deficit.
Sin recortes burocráticos, el presupuesto del Estado creció en 30% en los últimos 5 años
Bolivia· 2025-09-01
Julio Linares argues that Emapa is not sustainable and operates with structural losses.
Emapa opera con déficit y acumula Bs 849,4 millones en pérdidas en 18 añosBolivia· 2025-06-08
Julio Linares argues that the growing informality is a direct consequence of the economic model promoted by the Movement for Socialism (MAS).
La informalidad crece en un 34,5%, en 19 años de Gobierno del MASBolivia· 2025-05-11
Julio Linares argues that the Nunn reserve weakened the original treaty's prohibition on foreign military presence.
Tratado de Neutralidad y Reserva Nunn: el trasfondo del memorándum entre Panamá y Estados UnidosPanama· 2025-04-18
Julio Linares discusses the implications of believing in someone who has committed wrongdoing but also achieved something.
Julio Linares: Esto sucede cuando creemos en quien ‘robó, pero hizo’Panama· 2025-04-06
Julio Linares explained the legal implications of granting a salvoconducto.
De Panamá a Nicaragua: las claves del salvoconducto de MartinelliPanama· 2025-03-28
Julio Linares questioned the increase in state salary spending over the last 14 years of government.
Gasto en sueldos estatales creció hasta un 480% en 14 años, según economistaBolivia· 2025-02-17