Ecuador Submits USD 50.2 Billion State Budget Proposal for 2027
The administration of President Daniel Noboa will present the Proforma of the General State Budget for fiscal year 2027 to the National Assembly, proposing a total expenditure of USD 50.213 billion. The budget draft covers allocations for social protection, infrastructure, health, education, and security.
Within the proposed budget allocations, primary, basic, and secondary education are set to receive USD 6.681 billion. The National Health System is slated for USD 5.855 billion, while state security sector entities are assigned USD 4.251 billion.
Capital Expenditures and Investment Growth
The government's Annual Investment Plan (PAI) is projected to reach approximately USD 3.000 billion under this proforma. This represents an increase of USD 563 million compared to the coded budget recorded as of September 2026, marking a growth rate of nearly 23 percent in planned investment allocations.
What to watch
- Legislative review and debate by the National Assembly regarding the USD 50.213 billion total allocation.
- Potential modifications or approvals of specific line items for the education, health, and security sectors prior to official enactment for the 2027 fiscal year.
Sources: vistazo.com.
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