On July 27, 2026, the Interior Ministry's Directorate of Local Government Finance issued urgent instructions to governors and commune presidents to resolve the blocking of provisional and definitive guarantees. According to the directive, these guarantees remain frozen despite no legal justification for the delay.
The move follows suspicions of extortion within the local finance system, as reported by multiple sources. The instructions aim to ensure that funds are released promptly to avoid further administrative bottlenecks.
Local officials have been asked to comply immediately, with the Interior Ministry threatening sanctions for non-compliance. The exact number of affected communes or the total amount of blocked funds has not been disclosed.
This development highlights ongoing efforts to improve transparency and efficiency in local government financial management in the country.
