Bolivians Push Back on ‘Worst Possible’ Lithium Deal With China and Russia

Bolivians Push Back on ‘Worst Possible’ Lithium Deal With China and Russia

Widespread outrage has erupted in Bolivia over the details of contracts officials signed with Chinese and Russian companies to exploit the country’s vast lithium reserves. Bolivians say the new agreements offer zero benefits for locals. A constitutional and mineral rights attorney called the agreements made by state-owned energy company YLB the “worst possible deal” for the country. A government press release announced the new arrangements with …