Deputies and the IMF

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The Chamber of Deputies is a sovereign entity, according to Julio Cesar Valentin, the chamber president. However, some of the questions raised by the International Monetary Fund, (IMF) are valid, although they cannot be forced upon the chamber. Involved in this issue are the changes required in the Electricity Law that will permit the criminalization of electricity theft. Valentin told Diario Libre reporters that the deputies would discuss possible solutions to the pending issues. Since the deputies defend the interests of their constituents, according to Valentin, the chamber has to listen to their positions. Currently, the PRD and the PRSC, although in the minority, are firmly against the suggested changes in the law. Those against the electricity bill, argue that the government padded the criminalization bill with several other articles that would take the country years back in any advances made in electricity sector reform.

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