Doubts and Uneasiness over Contracts with China and Russia for Lithium Exploitation in Bolivia

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The possible approval of contracts for the exploitation of lithium by companies from China and Russia in Bolivia generates doubts and discomfort.

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According to the president of YLB, the exact amount of water that will be used can only be determined at the final design stage of the plant Sunday, February 16, 2024 (FmBolivia).- The president of Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB), Omar Alarcón, defended the controversial contract with the Chinese company CBC, ensuring that it is "transparent" and that Bolivia will maintain majority control of the business. However, civic and political sect…

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The name of this media was used to give credibility to the content. In addition, according to the contracts prepared by the government, the period of exploitation would be 20 and 30 years; in none is mentioned that it will be 40 years. TikTok and Facebook share a cover of the newspaper El Alteño whose main headline refers to the contracts for the exploitation of lithium. However, this content is false because it was manipulated. The newspaper di…