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Bolivia***s largest lithium reserves are located primarily in the Salar de Uyuni. Photo by jerzykwpodrozy/Pixabay.


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Bolivia Reviews Lithium Contracts with China and Russia

The President is Pushing for a Review of Investment Agreements

Rodrigo Paz, Bolivia's president-elect, announced that he will review lithium contracts signed with Chinese and Russian companies as part of a strategy to increase transparency and attract Western investment to the sector. According to Bloomberg, the new government intends to renegotiate existing agreements and enact legislation that facilitates foreign participation under conditions that, according to Paz, will benefit producing regions and accelerate the commercial exploitation of the country's vast lithium reserves.

The contracts slated for review were signed under previous administrations and, according to reports from Reuters and other international media outlets, have generated debate in national politics and among local communities. Episodes of legislative rejection and public mobilizations against agreements with Russian state-owned companies and Chinese consortiums have been documented, highlighting that the negotiation of these projects has been marked by tensions between the need to attract capital and the desire to maintain strong state control over strategic resources. According to Reuters, the technical nature of lithium in Bolivia's salt flats and the historical regulations that prioritize state intervention have hindered the rapid implementation of industrial initiatives.

Contractual Review and New Legal Framework

Paz plans to commission external audits and legal reviews to identify potential irregularities in existing agreements and renegotiate clauses that, in his view, limit transparency or reduce the state's ability to oversee operations. According to Bloomberg, the goal is to establish a regulatory framework that preserves sovereignty over resources while simultaneously opening the door to partnerships with Western capital interested in diversifying its global supply chains.

Redefining these contracts could alter the geopolitical balance in the region, as Bolivia is seen as a key player in the lithium market. Reuters noted that the transition to a new regulatory model will require negotiating with a divided congress and responding to social and environmental demands that have gained momentum in recent years. Furthermore, the legislative process could determine how quickly the reforms are implemented and the level of confidence the country inspires among potential investors.

Impact On the Industry and Producing Regions

Analysts cited by Bloomberg say that despite possessing one of the world's largest lithium reserves, Bolivia has faced slow progress in industrialization due to technical challenges, a lack of infrastructure, and rigid regulatory frameworks. According to Reuters, communities in the Potosí department have insisted that any negotiations must guarantee tangible local benefits, as well as environmental protection mechanisms in the face of extraction technologies that require large volumes of water.

The incoming administration will have to reconcile national aspirations with the interests of international actors seeking to secure stable supplies for the battery industry. Bloomberg and Reuters agree that the speed with which Bolivia manages to articulate a clear policy will be crucial to its role in the global lithium value chain, especially at a time when the market is experiencing technological changes, price fluctuations, and increasing competition among economic powers. The success of Paz's strategy will depend on his ability to present predictable and transparent rules while responding to domestic demands for citizen participation and oversight.

By Estefanía Muriel for Ruta Pantera on 12/3/2025 9:12:33 AM

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Referencies Bloomberg. (2025). Bolivia está reconsiderando los acuerdos sobre litio con China y Rusia en el giro estadounidense. Obtenido de https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-07/bolivia-rethinks-lithium-deals-with-china-russia Reuters. (2025). El nuevo presidente de Bolivia reaviva la cautelosa esperanza de que los sueños del litio, largamente estancados, estén estancados. Obtenido de https://www.reuters.com/world/china/bolivias-new-president-rekindles-cautious-hope-long-stalled-lithium-dreams-2025-10-21/

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