The Bolivian government has stated that it will uphold all existing lithium and energy agreements as a way to restore investor confidence after years of political and regulatory instability.
In an interview with Reuters, Energy Minister Mauricio Medinaceli said that preserving contracts with foreign companies, including Chinese and Russian groups, signals predictability and legal certainty for energy transition projects.
According to the minister, the contracts will not be canceled, although they may undergo legal adjustments. Lithium is treated as a strategic pillar for integrating the country into the global clean energy chain, despite the loss of competitiveness caused by excessive state control in the last decade.
The government is preparing new legislation specifically for the sector, with more flexible models, tax revisions, and greater private participation, reducing the state-owned company's control. YPFB (Yacimientos PetroBolivian Tax Inspectors)The proposal is expected to reach Congress in the first half of the year and could open new rounds of projects starting in 2027.
Meanwhile, President Rodrigo Paz is seeking closer ties with the United States and multilateral creditors, reinforcing Bolivia's international repositioning and alignment with global standards of governance and sustainability.
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