Fact Sheet: The Bolivian government issued an emergency regulation on July 12, 2026, to address the open dump crisis, following the failure of its closure. Only 5% of municipalities complied with Law 755 on Integrated Waste Management. Tap to see the full context.
Context: The crisis stems from non-compliance spanning more than a decade. Law 755 was enacted in 2015, mandating the closure of open dumps. In 2021, a mandatory technical closure sche…
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Fact Sheet: The Bolivian government issued an emergency regulation on July 12, 2026, to address the open dump crisis, following the failure of its closure. Only 5% of municipalities complied with Law 755 on Integrated Waste Management. Tap to see the full context.
Context: The crisis stems from non-compliance spanning more than a decade. Law 755 was enacted in 2015, mandating the closure of open dumps. In 2021, a mandatory technical closure sche…